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Am i normal?

My mum always hates it when ever i am doing homework or revising for my GCSEs- she miserably failed at school and didn't go to uni- had her first child aged 19. I want to go to uni and therefore am working hard for my GCSEs (about 2 to 3 hours weekdays n 4 to 5 hours weekends)- so am I normal?
She says i should go out more, but in my opinion I think I have a fairly average social life and try very hard to maintain the balance between that and study- i mean i go out with my school friends every other Saturday and see my Church friends every Saturday and some Sundays too. So am I being touchy about her comments or do I really need a social life makeover?

Reply 1

FadedJade

15

no you are absolutely normal and fine, you do have a social life! Your mum probably just doesnt understand because its not something she ever cared for herself.

Reply 2

tis_me_lord

14

To be honest, that IS a HUGE amount of work. That is more than anyone I know did for A-levels, let alone GCSE's...

It's completly wrong to discourage you, and it's not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes I prefer to do some work to watching TV etc (not as much as you though)... if anything it's just admirable. If you're content with your social life, that's all that matters. My social life has always been rather bleak because I just don't like going out.

I didn't work as much as you but staying in playing my playstation etc is no more social, so you're actually no worse than me. Whatever makes you happy really!

Reply 3

Rob McK

nobody should make you "make over" your social life! especially considering you are doing what 99.9% of parents would be really happy with! if you're happy then who cares about her apparently jealous opinion?

rob

Reply 4

Zerforax

21

Its a lot of work when us lazy ones look...
but i wish i had the patience to do that much work :smile:

good for you being so motivated!

Reply 5

C00kies

If you get into an amazing university: possible scholarship and amazing social life. woo! I do about 5 hours of study a week for my a level courses. I need to study more...

Reply 6

Bear_Grylls

19

You do, do a lot of work, but thats up to you.

If your happy with what your doing then thats all that matters.

Reply 7

Schmokie Dragon

17

Anonymous

My mum always hates it when ever i am doing homework or revising for my GCSEs- she miserably failed at school and didn't go to uni- had her first child aged 19. I want to go to uni and therefore am working hard for my GCSEs (about 2 to 3 hours weekdays n 4 to 5 hours weekends)- so am I normal?
She says i should go out more, but in my opinion I think I have a fairly average social life and try very hard to maintain the balance between that and study- i mean i go out with my school friends every other Saturday and see my Church friends every Saturday and some Sundays too. So am I being touchy about her comments or do I really need a social life makeover?

You are very hardworking, but I don't think you are doing too much, especialy if you are happy with the amount of work you are doing and are happy with your social life.

Most people won't do that much work at GCSE, but most people don't do that well at GCSE anyway. My friends who did do really well in their GCSEs (13 A*s etc) all did masses of work.

Your mother has no place or right to discourage you. Ignore her.

Reply 8

Igloo_cone

Anonymous

My mum always hates it when ever i am doing homework or revising for my GCSEs- she miserably failed at school and didn't go to uni- had her first child aged 19. I want to go to uni and therefore am working hard for my GCSEs (about 2 to 3 hours weekdays n 4 to 5 hours weekends)- so am I normal?
She says i should go out more, but in my opinion I think I have a fairly average social life and try very hard to maintain the balance between that and study- i mean i go out with my school friends every other Saturday and see my Church friends every Saturday and some Sundays too. So am I being touchy about her comments or do I really need a social life makeover?

No your deffo normal. Keep up with the revision. Your in a lucky position. i wish i reallised the importance of revising earlier alot.. lol earlier. now im stuck with rubbish g.c.s.e's and this is affecting my whole options of going to uni. So keep working but remember to have fun too. gd luck with revision. This g,c,s,e thing only comes once.

Reply 9

Talya

16

Ignore her and anyone on here who says you aren't normal.

Maybe she is a bit jealous that you have opportunities she didn't. She might also think you aren't having fun but if you make sure she knows you are happy she might leave you alone.

Reply 10

Senor Chong

1

Thats about the same amount of work I did at this time leading up to GCSEs.
As long as you're not stuck inside every weekend then this is good amount. Tbh most of the people who do less work spend the time watching TV (or on TSR!) so aren't exactly having a better social life than you.

Reply 11

ooops!

Anonymous

My mum always hates it when ever i am doing homework or revising for my GCSEs- she miserably failed at school and didn't go to uni- had her first child aged 19. I want to go to uni and therefore am working hard for my GCSEs (about 2 to 3 hours weekdays n 4 to 5 hours weekends)- so am I normal?
She says i should go out more, but in my opinion I think I have a fairly average social life and try very hard to maintain the balance between that and study- i mean i go out with my school friends every other Saturday and see my Church friends every Saturday and some Sundays too. So am I being touchy about her comments or do I really need a social life makeover?

You are absolutely normal. You are working extremely hard and I really hope that it all pays off! Just make sure that you maintain a balance between your academic and social life. Also, whilst revising, make sure that you are taking regular breaks - you don't want to get tired before the exams!

Reply 12

Anonymous #2

You are working far too hard!!!

Chill OUT!!!!

I got 9 A*s from a state school and the most I revised for anyone subject for GCSE was about 5 hours and most for not more than 1 hour the night before (and a couple none)... Year 10 and 11 are for partying not working....

Reply 13

kestral

Anonymous

My mum always hates it when ever i am doing homework or revising for my GCSEs- she miserably failed at school and didn't go to uni- had her first child aged 19. I want to go to uni and therefore am working hard for my GCSEs (about 2 to 3 hours weekdays n 4 to 5 hours weekends)- so am I normal?
She says i should go out more, but in my opinion I think I have a fairly average social life and try very hard to maintain the balance between that and study- i mean i go out with my school friends every other Saturday and see my Church friends every Saturday and some Sundays too. So am I being touchy about her comments or do I really need a social life makeover?

Working hard is good...........I wish i could work hard.

Reply 14

Victor Yeates

Im taking two GCSEs two year early, and two extra (possibly one if i dont take PE) and I dont revise at all im about to start though.

Reply 15

L0RA

9

I never revised at all for GCSE's and just looked at notes at most a week before for A levels. Now at Uni and have done less work since September than you do in a week!

Good on you for working hard but it doesnt harm to take a break sometimes.

Reply 16

Anonymous #2

it is MARCH!!!!

Revising can wait till late May/June....

Reply 17

Victor Yeates

My French GCSE oral will take place on April 23rd, My IT coursework (which all the work i have to do its completely coursework) is due in on 23rd of March

p.s i didnt work hard for extra GSCEs

Reply 18

Anonymous #2

April 23rd isn't for more than a month, french oral will take a couple of days revision tops... as for coursework.... yuck but its only computing....

Reply 19

Victor Yeates

yea but ive only been learning french for 3 years.

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