Stressing Sophomore

Hey Priory Peers

My grades have been dropping 2nd semester, and my close friends are getting pretty judgmental. A few of them don't realize that they are being kinda mean...not realizing they are making insulting comments about my work ethic. what should I do? I'm trying really hard, but alot has been going on this semester that is too complicated to explain to them. 
Thanks!


Hi stressing sophomore, 
We hope this advice makes you feel a little less stressed because we really don't want you to be so stressed at such a young age! Okay. 

First, try to reason with your friends. Don't say exactly whats happening, just tell them that you are your own individual and you would appreciate it if they would respect that. 

Not everyone gets the best grades, and they need to understand that. Just tell them that there have been some things going on in your life that have been tough and have distracted you from school. If they ask what, just tell them it's personal and not the appropriate time to talk about it. You can also mention how you are trying your very best to try to bring your grades back up, because you really do care about your grades and that's great. Tell them though that in the meantime, it would be awesome if they could respect you on what's going on and on the grades you get. They should be supporting you not judging you. That's what real friends are for. 
If they continue to judge you, talk to them and remind them that you are trying your very best. 
However, they need to know how you feel about them acting like this so that would be the first obstable to tackle. Hopefully, they understand and stop making remarks, because you want to make sure you have supportive friends who won't judge you based on the grades you get. :) 


Best of luck, 
Priory Peers