My parents are perfectionist bastards

[Chu]

Just got my grades back from my 8th (of 9) semester of college at Purdue. A in CS/Japanese/Math. C in History. Still semseter honors, still have my GPA above 3.5, but my parents can't stop telling me how awful my grades are for the C. Noone else I know is awake and I feel the need to vent.

-Chu

 

[EagleKeeper]

The feel that you have the potential to do better than the C.

If you were able toget into Purdue and pull A in CS and Math, the the C seems to be a letdown to them.

They are proud of you - try not to disapoint them

 

[minendo]

What history class was it?

 

[OulOat]

D is for Diploma

 

[Legendary]

I'm going to make a leap here and assume you're asian (nick == chu, common asian last name), then say that I can relate. My parents are the same way.

 

[amdskip]

I did worse than you this semester thanks to a quiting ahole teacher and some other things.

 

[SurgicalShark]

I am not much older than you but I would appreciate if you could watch your language for your parents.

 

[austin316]

that sucks. have fun while your in college.

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: SurgicalShark
I am not much older than you but I would appreciate if you could watch your language for your parents.

wtf? die.

 

[PingSpike]

Intentionally fail all your classes next semester in retaliation.

 

[rh71]

Asian parents THINK they know best... learn to accept it, but don't care as much. You know what your own potential is.

 

[JDub02]

I got crap for a B .. consider yourself lucky.

 

[iamwiz82]

i'm really suprised you do not hear about more asian children murdering their parents. I'm certainly glad I am a white boy.

 

[KarenMarie]

If the best you can do is a C after trying your hardest, then they should be happy with the C. IF you are capable of getting A's or B's and you brought home a C, then they should ride your azz.

They want you to live up to your potential. Hardly the worst trait in parents.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: MrDudeMan

Originally posted by: SurgicalShark
I am not much older than you but I would appreciate if you could watch your language for your parents.

wtf? fvcking die.

fixed

and what history was it? must have been pretty damn boring for you

 

[nageov3t]

fvck em.

it's not like you *have* to show them your grades.

4 years of college and my parents never actually asked to see or expected me to show them my grades. I did show them, but only because I know that they compared them with my sister's, and I so totally kicked her arse in terms of college grades.

 

[maziwanka]

welcome to every asian family

 

[screw3d]

My parents used to be like that until I got into college.. thank goodness.

 

[Nitemare]

A C in history is pretty much inexcusable. It's way too easy.


Had it been a C in something like Organic Chemistry, Advanced Physics or Calc 2 then that would be ok.

 

[Bowmaster]

Are your parents paying for your college? If yes, then you have to take their BS. If not - don't show them your report card, that is your business.

And yes, I didn't have to see your user name to know you were asian. I'm another thankful white boy whose parents couldn't care less about my grades in college. They raised me until I was 18, after that if I fail it's my own fault. "OMG a C - you are going to be SOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooo unemployed!!!"

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: SurgicalShark
I am not much older than you but I would appreciate if you could watch your language for your parents.

LOL

A C in history is pretty much inexcusable. It's way too easy.


Had it been a C in something like Organic Chemistry, Advanced Physics or Calc 2 then that would be ok.

You weren't in the class

I don't know how your parents will live with the shame and dishonour you've brought into their house by getting a C. They must commit sepuku now, all thanks to you!

 

[GasX]

poor baby got a 3.5 and has to cry to his internet pals...

 

[Mani]

How does one get a C in history?

Your parents may have a point.

 

[amcdonald]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
poor baby got a 3.5 and has to cry to his internet pals...

I smell jealousy.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
i'm really suprised you do not hear about more asian children murdering their parents. I'm certainly glad I am a white boy.

Ever stop to think that maybe Asians are the most successful minority in America BECAUSE Asian parents are this way???