I just got a super bad grade on a test, and both my parents are very strict. How can I give them the bad news, without them flipping out?

If that's a program that someone else wrote, you can usually run "sudo make install" to install it, and then it will be possible to just type the program name....

Let x = the total number of items. Then .85x = 119. Solve for x by dividing .85 into 119. That equals 140.

When they take away your electronics or anything else, do not lash out and ask for them back 4 hours later because that shows you haven't learned your lesson. Give...

If your parents refuse to trust you, appear sad instead of defensive. Tell them that you are very sad that they are refusing to trust you. Do not fight them...

Promise that you will study hard and retake the test. Perhaps you could (calmly and respectfully) try to compromise. Maybe they could let you use the phone for an hour...

Your parents are only trying to keep you safe. There are plenty of ways to setup an account on social media websites that protects your privacy. Try bringing up a...

Yes, that is probably a good idea. Maybe do easy questions such as "What is the name of our town?" and they could answer it.

There is no use crying over spilled milk (or already finished exams). Make a list of top achievers who did not do so well in school. This is not the...

If it's violence your parents are concerned about, describe the teen rating to them. Perhaps show them some of the animated shorts; these can go in-depth into the lore surrounding...

In this case, best advice is to be evaluated by a properly trained medical provider as soon as possible. Hot to touch and increased pain are potential signs for infection....