Okay, so I'll get straight to the point with this thread.
I'm an idiot.
I've spent most of my life sailing through school and whatever else was thrown at me, even through the dreaded puberty. But lately I've stopped flying and hit rock-bottom. I can't even count how many times I've cheated out of responsibility, trying to make myself look intelligent.
Why bother, you ask? Two words: My Mom.
My mother has always had high expectations for me and was especially pleased with how well I was doing before. I really don't want to tell her what's been going on, considering what happened the other two times I tried.
Case Number One: The Confession
Not a full one, but as soon as I admitted to completely cheating through a test, she hit the ceiling and I wasn't allowed outside contact for two weeks. I can only imagine how she'd react if I told her everything.
Case Number Two: Admitting
Technically, I do this really often. Whenever I try to mention the fact that something might be too hard for me or I can't do something, she waves me off and says something along the lines of "That's puberty talking."
I can't deal with this. I really can't. I'm trying not to whine, but I'm trying to re-study all the stuff I've filched on and... it's not working.
Whether it's for homework or self-confidence or just parent issues, guys, I need HELP.

I can't say I know what you're dealing with, because I don't. My parents basically have no expectations for me, and I'm not altogether sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but at least it isn't stressful.
Admittedly I don't pay all that much attention at school either, but I must have some sort of awareness that still absorbs most information. Everything in my history class this year though is simply going over my head.
It really is awful that she'd putting so much pressure on you. If it was encouragement, then it wouldn't be a problem, but that sounds sort of ridiculous.
I can't really offer any assistance towards parent issues because I don't know how to deal with my own parents - luckily we have some sort of mutual agreement that we don't really talk about that sort of thing unless I bring it up, which I never do.
I really do hope that things get better for you soon.

This sounds...surprisingly like my senior year of high school. My mom may not be as crazy as yours, but the overly high expectations and the sudden failure to understand is eerily familiar. I can't tell you how to deal with it because I'm still busy shamming through stuff right now.

The only advice I can give is to hit the books hard. I've found that flashcards help me remember stuff better than other forms of studying.

I don't know how to talk to your mom, but if it's that hard, then just keep your head down and keep going until you can get out. But ask yourself, is all this work to keep it a secret really worth it? Choose what's best for you, not necessarily what's easiest.

Also, you're better than you know. Your mother may make you feel like a failure, but that's just one narrow point of view. Make a list of things you're good at, if you can't think of anything, ask some friends what they like about you. Remind yourself that school isn't everything. Don't get me wrong, it's important, but it's not the most important thing. Exercise, it makes you happier and can boost brain power. Do little things that are just for you, not for anyone else. And, most importantly, don't give up.

Ah, I know how you feel. I'm a star English student but I'm terrible at math and might be getting kicked out of the enhanced learning class because of it. I barely passed my math test with 63%; all my friends scored above 80%. Admittedly I always score above 90% in science and English, but I'm also failing PE and SOSE (which is basically history, society and economics rolled into one) because I'm always sick and thus never at school. I might not even pass into the next year level at this rate.
Just give it to your parents straight. Mine don't support me about it and think I just don't listen in class (which I sometimes don't because frankly I would prefer to be learning things I will actually use than this BS), but you just need to keep going and hope for the best.
Just do your best man. You parents will have to deal with it, in the end. They have no right to be disappointed because you don't understand something, and people shouldn't judge you on how intelligent you are. But anyway, good luck - I'm sure you'll do fine.

Personally I'd stop cheating and start hitting the books. If you need tutoring help, there are tons of things online, in real life, or even Dollars who would probably help you. It sucks when your parents have high expectations but it'll feel great once those good grades are real.

I would honestly do that and not tell your parents, since her reaction was bad the first time. It might seem low but you've learned your lesson on cheating, right? No reason to have to be grounded for who knows how long. My opinion.

>>5 is probably your best bet. First, start taking detailed notes in class and on homework reading if you arent already. Teachers wont test you on things you havent talked about in class or read for homework(unless they're real asses). By taking notes, you have the important information at your finger tips to study at any time(if you are a bad note taker(like myself) record your classes and go back later when you have time to analyze what the teacher said more clearly). If that doesnt help, go straight to your teachers. They can point you to books or websites and give you useful study tools. If that fails, get a toutor. Meet with them after school or on weekends. Learning some of this stuff isnt easy, but has to get done. Giving up gets you nowhere. By trying, atleast you can say "i tried and couldnt do it".

It's annoying how people expect so much from you, parents being the perfect example. I've experienced this before and all I can say is that if you to relearn your studies, you don't have to do it alone. You can Cass your friends to help study with you. Looking through your notes isnt enough. You'll need someone to explain to you about theories and etc. I know what you're going rough and this method works for me. I hope sincerely that this helps~ :)

>>1 I see, you have a Tiger mom, a tiger mom is a designation given to mothers who raise stereotypically successful children by being strict parents. By focusing exclusively on their children's academic perfection, these mothers hope to produce children who are able to achieve better performance in academic excellence, musical mastery and professional success. as for help I don't think there's anything you can do about a tiger mom.