Parents Expectations On Academics

by Casey
(Los Angeles, CA)

Sometimes when I come home from school I just want to unwind and do nothing. Sure I have homework and friends are texting me on my cell phone every 2 minutes but I can deal with that.

When I enter the house I feel this enormous watchful eye on my back studying my every next move. I love my parents but sometimes I wish they would just say "hello" and trust that if I do have homework I will get it done on my time and do well.

What happens in reality is that I have to go through ten minutes of drilling from mother sarge before I can get some peace of mind. So, Im forced into white lies. Some of which I can't even believe just to get to my room.

The stress of my parents expectations is overwhelming my ability to think at times. I know they mean well. I know how hard it is to get into college having watched my older brother struggle. He made it though!

I just wish I could come home and hear the one word I love, "Hello"......