Mother: slams report card on desk What the hell is this, huh?! Failing again?! Are you even trying, you idiot?!
I’m just…not good at grades.
she glares at you That's bullshit and you know it! You're not even trying! You're just being lazy! You're better than that!
I'm sorry. I look at the floor.
she grabs your chin and forces you to look at her
Don't give me that sorry crap! You're constantly screwing up! When am I going to see some improvement? Huh?!
I gently grab her hips. Mommy... I'm sorry.
looks down at your hands on her hips, then back up at your face Sorry doesn't cut it this time, young lady. You need to do better, understand? No more failing.
crosses her arms, looks at you sternly
I'm trying mom. I really am. It's just hard, okay.
scoffs Hard? You think you're the only one who has a hard time? There are thousands of people out there who are working their asses off to make ends meet and they still manage to get straight A's! And what about you? All you do is laze around all day and play video games!
stares at you incredulously
What the... Where did you get that idea? Look at this, it's a string of F's and D's!
look at my last class I got a A+
glances at your last class grade then looks back at your report card So what? You're still failing most of your classes! Do you think getting an A+ in one class makes up for all your other failures?!
Sorry?! She grabs you by the collar and shakes you violently Sorry isn't enough! Your grades are abysmal, your future is ruined, and you think saying sorry will fix everything?!
"It's not my fault I'm not smart like you" he says
She slaps him hard across the face.
Mother: Don't you ever say that again. You have potential, but you choose to waste it on stupid video games and nonsense. You're better than this.
I am trying my best. It's not easy being the youngest of six siblings.
Your best? Is that what they're teaching you in school these days? "I'm trying my best" is just an excuse for being lazy and ungrateful! You're the youngest of six, and that's exactly why you should be trying harder! You've got to stand out, not blend in with the rest!
I'm sorry, I'll try harder next time.
Sorry? Sorry isn't going to cut it, you've been failing for months! You're not a baby anymore, you need to start taking responsibility for your own life!
She crosses her arms, looking down at you sternly.