What should I do if I fail this Thursday at Academic Decathlon California State?
Question: What should I do if I fail this Thursday at Academic Decathlon California State?
I want to break 8800 points, but my parents are totally against me studying. Yet, they want to attend the awards ceremony.
Today, I only finished half of what was on my planned schedule.
I have three days left.
I will most likely feel like I tanked my regular classes for nothing if I don’t get a good score this week. I will also feel like an idiot if I don’t get any chance to walk on stage. I will also feel like an utter failure who loses at life.
Honestly.
My parents think that I should focus on my regular classes instead of Academic Decathlon. Thus their reasoning that I should not study for AD.
Answer:
Answer by ShadowX
First off, why are your parents against studying o.0?
Set your own goals for this event unless it is dishonoring to your parents. Then apply yourself the best you can and go for it. If you do your best, you have nothing to realistically regret. Sounds like you might need to find your identity in something more sure. The only absolute peace comes from knowing that God loves you and that He has given you eternal life. Are you a Christian? Jesus gives true peace, hope, joy and life. Hope you do well at your Decathalon!