You should see if your school has counseling options available to you, it really sounds like you might benefit from talking to someone who knows what they're doing. Internet therapy with a bunch of anons just isn't the same.
Parents often push their kids. Maybe because they want the kid to have the best life possible, or maybe because they want to brag about their awesome kid to others. What you need to tell them is something along the lines of "I want to do well in school, but in order to be able to do that, I need to relax, too. I can't study 12 hours a day. If I do that, I burn out and fail. Playing games, pursuing hobbies and socialising with people online helps me unwind, and helps my brain function well the next day" You need to make it clear to them that relaxing isn't just "happy happy fun time", it's necessary for you to function and do well in school.
That said, don't prioritize games over study. You don't want to be stuck with your parents for even longer just because you can't find a job that doesn't pay well enough to afford a place of your own.
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anonrising2016-07-10 03:31 pm
Re: validate me
(Anonymous) 2016-08-22 01:26 pm (UTC)(link)You should see if your school has counseling options available to you, it really sounds like you might benefit from talking to someone who knows what they're doing. Internet therapy with a bunch of anons just isn't the same.
Parents often push their kids. Maybe because they want the kid to have the best life possible, or maybe because they want to brag about their awesome kid to others. What you need to tell them is something along the lines of "I want to do well in school, but in order to be able to do that, I need to relax, too. I can't study 12 hours a day. If I do that, I burn out and fail. Playing games, pursuing hobbies and socialising with people online helps me unwind, and helps my brain function well the next day"
You need to make it clear to them that relaxing isn't just "happy happy fun time", it's necessary for you to function and do well in school.
That said, don't prioritize games over study. You don't want to be stuck with your parents for even longer just because you can't find a job that doesn't pay well enough to afford a place of your own.