What to do when your parents are pressuring you?

Explain that you’re worried you can’t meet their expectations. Tell them what you see for your future, even if the answer is “I don’t know.” Proving that you’re thinking about what’s next – even if you’re not sure – might make them feel more secure. Listen to what they have to say.

Why do students feel pressured to get good grades?

When parents are solely interested in good grades during the formative years of children, they’re causing high stress levels and anxiety. The study has proven that teaching children kindness and compassion helps them perform better in school and increases their academic achievements.

Why do parents get mad over grades?

Parents often get angrier if they feel you’re making excuses or simply not trying. Avoid saying things like, “It wasn’t my fault.” Even if there were extenuating circumstances regarding your bad grades, your parents may not be receptive to hearing them when they’re angry.

What to do when your parents are disappointed in your grades?

How to Talk to Your Parents about a Bad Grade

Don’t cave in to the temptation to lie.
Get it over with as soon as possible.
Imagine the worst possible outcome.
Expect disappointment.
Present an overall picture of your grades.
If you have older siblings, ask them for tips.
Show remorse.
Promise to work harder on your grades next time, for yourself, not for them.

Is 78 a bad grade?

A 78 on a test in high school isn’t that bad. You can bounce back from that to a better grade. A 78 as an overall grade for the semester is bad in almost all cases except maybe a class like organic chemistry at a top 50 University.

Is 70 a good mark?

70% or above is the top band of marks. It is still relatively rare for a student to receive higher than an 80%, though it does happen. Anything in the 60% range—what is known as a 2:1—is considered a “good” grade.

Is 86 a good grade?

A 3.0 GPA, or Grade Point Average, is equivalent to a B letter grade on a 4.0 GPA scale, and a percentage grade of 83–86….List of Common GPA Conversions.

Letter Grade	Percent Grade	4.0 GPA Scale
A-	90–92	3.7
B+	87–89	3.3
B	83–86	3.0
B-	80–82	2.7