Board Thread:Social/@comment-4720436-20121202205009/@comment-4146635-20130111030219

This is all for Sel!

@Sel Sel, I'm so sorry. My parents fight too. It's been happening for quite a while. I'll get more into detail soon.

I'm so sorry Sel. We don't have Advanced Sci or SS in middle school at my school but we have Advanced Math and Literacy. I don't think you'll be a dead bum. You will not. You can still go to a GREAT college and not be in Advanced Sci and SS in 6th grade. You just have to work hard. You don't need to be an advanced classes. Especially that young! I can relate to how you reacted. I remember once I got a bit angry because a lot of my friends got into Honor Society and I didn't. I had a few B's that marking period so I wasn't recommended. I was a little jealous. That's really sweet that you guys helped each other. It really is!

Great you have all AC classes! OMG, that is how I felt in Advanced Math in 7th grade! I really didn't get a lot of it! Sel, you can be exceptional at anything if you put your mind to it and work hard. Never put yourself down. I still struggle with that too. Can you guys stay after school for help? We have that at my school. It's always ok to ask for a little help! I thought otherwise in 7th grade, but really, it's ok!

Parents arguing. I've experienced it. I'm so sorry Sel. My parents fighting is like a ferris wheel. There is a time when my mom and dad get mad at each other, they argue, and then they are mad at each other for a long period of time. Then it dies down and they're ok. Then the arguing starts again. Then it's ok. Things like that. It's just that, whenever they're not fighting and they're talking and laughing, it always makes me happy. But somewhere inside, I know it's not going to last. And my dad can say some really mean things. It makes me mad at him. I'm so sorry about your parents. Ya know Sel, when you're being blamed for your parents fighting, you should stand up for yourself! If I were you, I would go up to them and tell them how you feel and that you're sick of it! Tell them you're sick of them fighting and that you're the blame. You're their daughter. Just getting those words out and into their brain will at least make them think differently about things. I hope your parents will be ok. Keep the faith. Oh my gosh, friends like that make me so mad. When you're friends leave you for others, do you get that feeling that you'd get when you're the only person in the class without a partner for something? That's kind of what I get. Over this year, I've kind of learned to be a bit more independent. I know that sometimes it may be hard, but maybe you should just forget about your childhood friend. She needs to realize what friendship she ruined. But that's bad advice. :P I know how you feel. In fact, I have some advice I need to submit that's somewhat like this. But anyway, I think you should try to talk to her, which also can be hard. It really can be hard to figure out these things. I think I would just ignore them. Ya know? They'll realize a change soon. Last year in 7th grade, I kind of felt the same way. It's sad when friends ditch you. But I guess it's a part of life. But I know how you feel when you say you have the internet and family. Just keep your eyes open! :) Still ove ya too Sel. :)

I think you should try to continue to convince your mom. Here is a tip: write a persuassive essay explaining why she should allow you to send in the video. Have her read it. Make a contract, that expains if you get into the X Factor, you will focus on your studies and if your grads drop, you will back out. Do something like that. It might impress her. I think one of the best things you can do is show her how much you want this. Don't just tell her, show her. Make plans about your career path. Make a diagram and stuff like that. Show her that you are commited to this and focusing on your studies.

Ok, so I really hopeI helped! And we won't abuse any of this! :)