I'm a mom, so you probably wouldn't like my reaction, either.

I expect all A's from my daughter. I don't have a lot to say about my stepchildren because they are not with us most of the time, but so far, they are making all A's too. If I knew that my daughter was giving her studies 100% effort and she still made a B, then I'd be ok with it (and have been in the past). But a C? No way! We'd get a tutor for that class, or work with her, ourselves, in the evenings. She'd lose her computer privleges and her cell phone, first, then other things would follow if she couldn't pull her grades up. Thankfully, we haven't had to deal with that because she does work hard and keeps those grades high, with lots of other things going on in her life.

Good grades will pay off so much in the future when you consider college (and I hope you are considering college). But I completely understand how easy it is for grades to slip as I was you a long time ago and I was not the best of students at all.

Good luck to you and please try and understand that your parents (dad and stepmom) are looking out for your best interests......I'm sure of it!

Best intentions,
Logan