Picture this: you’re a high-achieving high school senior, and college application season is in full swing. You’ve applied to eight colleges, and so far, you’ve gotten three rejections, two of which you thought were in the bag. Your dad, who raised you alone after your mom passed away, is disappointed with your results. So much so, he’s called you lazy in front of your school counselor! You’re feeling the pressure, and when another rejection comes in, you can’t bring yourself to tell your dad right away. But when he finds out, he’s not happy. So, was it wrong to keep the news from him? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
College Application Season
Dad’s Disappointment
Publicly Shamed
My Stats
Another Rejection
Hiding the Truth
Dad’s Reaction
Celebrating Friendship
House Arrest
Missing the Celebration
Was I Wrong?
Dad’s Background
Dad’s Disappointment vs. Son’s Secrets
Our protagonist, a high-achieving 16-year-old, is feeling the heat of college application season. With three rejections under his belt and a disappointed dad who’s called him lazy, he’s struggling to cope with the pressure. When another rejection comes in, he can’t bring himself to tell his dad immediately, fearing his reaction. But when his dad finds out, he’s furious and bans him from leaving the house to celebrate his best friend’s likely acceptance to Harvard. Our protagonist wonders if he was wrong for keeping the news a secret, or if his dad overreacted. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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