# @itsandreali on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CtPs49dMSC4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61605880-itsandreali-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-06-08T21:59:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Andrea Li (@itsandreali) — https://gondola.cc/itsandreali

## Caption

Six tips for talking to your parents about bad grades: 

1. Find the right timing 
➡️ make sure they have the capacity to process the shock or frustration

2. Tell then how you feel and emphasize you know it’s important to do well at school
➡️ they will be more likely to empathize with you
➡️ address their concerns proactively 

3. No “excuses”
➡️ you will sound irresponsible if you say it’s the teacher’s fault or everyone did badly, regardless of whether it’s true or not 

4. Actionable items
➡️ knowing what to do next will ease their anxiety, so give them a task 

5. Listen without getting defensive
➡️ this step is the most challenging but is crucial to ending the conversation on good terms 

6. Don’t wait 
➡️ talk to your parents as soon as you’ve done your reflection and prepared what to say

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collegelife, studentslife, academicvalidation, studentstips, studygram, finalsweek, studytips, strictparents, highschool, examstress, studymotivation

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