Is this unfair of my parents?

Question

today was 7th grade orientation and stuff and i got my schedule and S**t lol. i forgot to fill out my elective form and my parents are MAKING me take orchestra. i took it before and it was okay but i would rather take something else. and this school takes 1 elective in the semesters. orchestra is all year and if i join i cant quit. so my parents made me pick orchestra and i didnt wanna. do you think this is unfair???? im super mad right now..

Answer 1

I know you're mad right now. You want to pick the elective that you want and not one that's being forced on you. However, as a parent, I can somewhat understand your parents point of view.

My son is only in the 4th grade and don't have to deal with electives right now. However, if he were your age, and he knew it was his responsibility to pick his classes but he forgot, he'd be stuck with whatever class I chose for him. By forgetting, you kinda give up your right to choose what you want. Forgetting to pick your electives is a display of irresponsibility. Had you done the responsible thing and picked your class when you were supposed to, your parents wouldn't be able to do this.  

Answer 2

yeah thats pretty messed up id be mad too

Answer 3

yeh

Answer 4

It is just one class. You will be fine. Most kids have a class they don't like in school.

Who knows, maybe mid-year you will find out that you do enjoy it and be glad your parents enrolled you.

Answer 5

i do think that it is unfair.  If i had to take a clss in high school ididnt want to i would probably fail it because i wouldnt want to be there.  Explain to them that you have already taken it and you want to try something else so you will know what you want to go to college for.

Answer 6

I would be pissed too.  I would never force my child to choose an elective that doesn't interest her.  LAME

Answer 7

Take it as a learning experience that next time you will fill out the elective course.  If your good it will raise your GPA and be an easy A.  So just try to enjoy it remember it is only 9-10 months and not forever.

Answer 8

theres worse lessons-im going inot y10 and man my parents are already turning into sneaky b******s don't let them do that to you