Screwed up.. how to explain this to my parents

starbright
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:33:27 +0000

I honestly don’t understand the issue people have with family vacations during school. If a) it is not impacting anyone else- not extra work for the teacher, impact on the school, impact on group projects and b) the student can handle it and its not adversely affecting one’s school performance- why should it matter?

Often what is learned on travels is far far more developmental and educational than what was covered in a week of class. Not to mention the value of family time is incredible. You will remember the rest of your life the trip to Japan with your parents; you will absolutely not remember the week of algebra and english you missed. The former will impact you forever, the latter will not make an iota of difference.

I guess it just aligns with my values. Substance and outcome over arbitrary rules. Producing valuable outcomes, not just putting in face time. Learn to juggle life. Life is extremely short, embrace special, memorable experiences when you can. With consideration to the big scheme of things, a lot of day to day is sheer noise, stuff that a year from now will never, ever matter or be remembered. It is actually okay and maybe even really healthy to have a B on your transcript.