As a parent I have never seen the need to get mad if my children did not do well in any particular thing, I always tell them to try their best, and if they know they did that, then they should be happy with their results.

Naturally we want our children to succeed and do well, but you can only encourage them to do well, berating them is not going to achieve anything IMO.

My daughter gets taught Maori in school and she hates it, she does not see the need for it, as she will never use it, and she is probably right there, it is compulsory in NZ, something I have a problem with myself, it should be a choice, she told me she does not try hard in it and does badly, I just said to her , well Melissa you should give it your best in every subject, no matter what, to the best of your ability.

I could have growled at her, but I could not see the point, I don't think she will change her mind anyhow.

I hope your parents praise you for what you have done well at and encourage you to work harder in those subjects you have not done so good in. GOOD LUCK.