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Results for 28-JAN-02 to 04-FEB-02
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Last week, Orianna said:
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"My mum enrolls me in a lot of classes that require her to pay tuition. All of the classes are serious work, and they're not fun at all! I keep trying to persuade my mum to cut some of my classess, but she just won't listen! Last night, I fought with her (as if we were in debate class) and she was being SO unreasonable. I really don't know what to do about this…" |
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129 SmartGirls replied:
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Start failing your classes so your mom will stop wasting her money enrolling
you. |
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Grin and bear it. Your mom wants the best for you. |
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Since your mom may not give in to your demands, ask her if you can help pick
the classes you need to take next time. |
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Ask if you can drop one of the classes in exchange for doing more chores or getting
a part-time job. |
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Some SmartGirls said:
- You really should try explaining to your mum how you feel. If she won't listen, tell her you would
like to drop one of the classes. If she still won't listen, try coming to a compromise. But remember —
your mum only has your interests at heart.
- Write her a letter explaining how you feel, make her know that you are uncomfortable and don't like these classes. If she still wants you to take some classes, ask her if you could choose them so that you can do things you want to do! It's your future!
- Talk to your mom politely. Explain to her you are not enjoying these classes she has arranged for you. Tell her that you want to do something you're actually interested in. If you talk to her like a responsible adult she will think you are more capable of choosing your own classes.
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