My parents think I'm a failure and just gave up on me. Are they right?

If your parents believe that a dog should sleep outside without any shelter, in most places (depending on the weather) that's considered animal abuse. At the very least dogs need a place to get out of the cold, heat rain, and any other extreme. Also they need adequate exercise. It sounds like you're feeding him correctly, and a 30 minute walk three times a day is quite enough for many dogs. But some lab mixees need a huge amount of exercise AND mental stimulation. If he's being walked, then put right back outside on his own to while away the hours, he is NOT a part of your family and you're right. That's not what's best for him. You might want to stop by a local animal rescue league and explain your predicament. They will see you as a responsible pet owner who is acknowledging her inability to provide adequately for the mental and physical health of her dog. They may even be able to give you some information to show your parents that will support your cause and then maybe you can set up a calendar for when certain changes will take place (like shelter, and perhaps involving the parents who gave you the pet in his care!). Good luck.

I don't know you but you're an amazing human being and never lose hope especially in yourself. You do anything if you really want too (: just let the everyones put downs go through one year and out the other. Email if you need someone to talk too

Honey, this was back in highschool. You are now grown with a daughter of your own. How do your parents react looking at you now? You have them a grandchild. That is something wonderful. Yes, she is now a teenager but I'm sure they are proud of her & you.

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No, you're not a failure. Not everybody succeeds the first time. Luckily the opportunities to learn in life will always be there, they never end. It's up to you to prove your parents wrong. Only YOU can determine your own self-worth. You shouldn't compare yourself to other people, because everybody is different.

There are a million different ways to get to the same destination. You can go the fast route, or the more scenic route. I personally think the latter is far more interesting. Sure it can sometimes take a little longer, but as long as you're still trying to learn, and finding personal value in what you do, you're still winning.

If you don't make the effort, you'll never get there. So keep trying, and good luck! :-)

No, they're not right. You're not a failure. No one is a failure. Everyone, including you has the potential to do great things. They're probably disappointed at your grades and performance, and they have every right to be. Yet, they shouldn't tell you you should just drop out of school. Every parent should push their children to work harder. At this point all you can do is show them. Stop saying what you're going to do, just show them. If you need tutoring get help. Bring your grades up. You say you want to be in Technology. I can tell you now, unless you want to go to a community college ( which isn't bad) bring your grades up. It's going to be very hard getting accepted into a good university with bad grades. There are some whose admission requirements are set low, but even then they have you taking remedial classes that doesn't even count towards graduation. Therefore that money could've went on a class that is counted towards graduation. Buckle down and work hard. You can do it!

First of all, you're not a failure because you failed a couple classes that stuff happens, and it may be or may not be out of your control, but regardless you are not a failure. I think your parents are just frustrated. Tell them you can do it, but you need their support and they need to believe in you as well. Tell them you're willing to try and you made some mistakes, but you're willing to try. STAY IN SCHOOL you sound like a bright young man who just made a couple mistakes trust me I've been there. I'm 21 at a community college I failed two classes the first semester now I'm on the presidential honor roll and it's only because I changed my act. The best thing you can do is prove to not only your parents that you can do it, but to yourself. Good luck!

Wow your parents suck. No way you are a failure. Just believe in your self. You might now just focus on things as well as otheres. In no way what so ever does it make you less or more smart than other people. One of the smartest people I know didn't even FINISH highschool. I don't want to get all religious, but I know someone who thinks you are perfect :).

I give up