I am a senior in high school and my mother is very strict with me. I made the huge mistake of skipping my 8th period for the first time and my teacher notified my mother. I wasn't 'fooling' around somewhere, I was in another classroom with a cool teacher who let me take refuge from that period. My mother raised me to be obedient, respectful, and to always have good grades. But that day I just wanted to take a break and be a kid, you know? My sister was the one who told me that our mom was mad at me while I was on my way home through the phone. Of course my stomach sank and I was contemplating about even going home lol. Long story short - I got a huge beating, she got all the info about where I was during that period I skipped, and was told to write and apology letter to my teacher. I think that was enough punishment because I don't believe in the concept of beating your children. I was raised with it my whole life. I was in pain blah blah blah. But my mom went the further step of saying that she is going to my school with me and getting my cool teacher in trouble for letting me spend the period with her. I was horrified and was literally begging my mom not to. I was pleading and telling her that she cannot do that and everyone will hate me, and my teacher will as well. Just for skipping one period. One time. The thing about my mother is, she raised me so 'well' that she expects no less than perfect from me. But if I didn't fear her like I do, I could be doing drugs, getting pregnant, be a drop out, etc. My mom takes me too much for granted. And if she does go through with getting my teacher 'fired', I don't think I'll look at her the same. What should I do? And what do you think? Please help.
What should I do about my mother?
