Math and mothers

I'm failing math. I'm a sophomore in a combined math class of algebra two and trig, and I'm failing miserably. The teacher scares me, he has a way of slightly berating student when they ask questions and doesn't explain very well. My parents keep yelling at and fighting with and punishing me for failing. I don't want to be failing, I just am. I'm not doj g enough to help myself, they say, my study habits and bad, they say. It's all true, but I don't sit around, actively trying to disappoint them. They keep telling me I'm going to be an adult in two years and need to start acting it. I'm scared.

@littleStrawberries1840
I hear you. I really do. And I need you to know that failing a class does not mean you’re a failure. You’re struggling, and that’s different. Struggling means you care, it means you’re trying, even if it doesn’t feel like enough right now.
It sounds like you’re under a lot of pressure from your teacher, your parents, and yourself. And that’s a heavy load to carry, especially when you feel like you’re already drowning. The way your teacher handles questions isn’t fair no one learns well in an environment where they feel judged or afraid to ask for help. And your parents? I know they probably think they’re pushing you to do better, but their way of handling this is making things harder, not easier.
You’re not lazy, and you’re not intentionally disappointing anyone. You’re a person who is struggling with something hard, and instead of getting the support you need, you’re getting yelled at. No wonder you’re scared. That’s a really lonely and overwhelming place to be.
But listen to me this is not the end. This one class, this one moment in time, does not define you. You are still growing, still learning, and you deserve patience, guidance, and a chance to figure this out without feeling like a failure. Maybe your study habits need improvement but that’s something that can be worked on. You don’t have to fix everything overnight.
For now, take a breath. You’re not alone in this, and you’re not doomed. Maybe there’s a classmate you can study with, maybe a different teacher or tutor who can explain things in a way that actually makes sense. Maybe it’s about finding small ways to rebuild your confidence, one problem at a time.
Most importantly, please don’t let this one class make you forget how much you’re worth. You are so much more than a grade. You’re a person, and you deserve kindness especially from yourself.