How should you tell your mom you have got a detention?

Answer 1

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• "Hi mom I have detention."
• Just tell her the truth; if you don't it can make her lose trust in you.
• You could just say like: "Mom, I got detention today and I don't really know why. My friend was talking to me and I answered back and it just happened. I am really sorry I didn't know it would happen."
• In many ways, it does depend on what you did. However, no matter what you did, the best thing to do is tell the truth. The school can easily contact your parents about your detention, and it is better that you tell them as opposed to the school. If you want your mother to be happy, make sure you are polite and seem genuinely apologetic. Say something like "Hey mom, I'm really sorry, but I got a detention today for ________ . I know what I did wrong, and I will never do it again. I've learned my lesson, and I thought that you should know how truly sorry I am for doing it." Accompany this with a hug. Although it is a bit dramatic, it usually works if done correctly.
• Write it on a note if you don't feel you can do it face-to-face. Just be honest; she'll appreciate it.
• YOU: Hey mom.

  MOM: Hey honey.

  YOU: Mom, I'm a bad kid.

  MOM: What, no you're not!

  YOU: Yes I am; everyone hates me.

  MOM: Don't say that!

  YOU: No, it's true! My friends hate me, you hate me and even my teachers hate me!

  MOM: Why in the world do you think I hate you?

  YOU: Because you judge me and get mad at me every time I do something even if I didn't mean to or even if it wasn't my fault!

  MOM: Honey, you know that's not true...

  YOU: YES IT IS!

  MOM: Okay then why do your teachers and friends hate you? Can you answer that?

  YOU: My friends aren't talking to me because they think I'm a freak since the teachers gave me detention and obviously the detention is how the teachers hate me!

  MOM: Why did you get detention?!

  YOU: SEE?! I TOLD YOU YOU'D GET MAD AND JUDGE ME! You just don't understand... (then start to cry)

Answer 2

Sit them down, and say, "Mom and Dad, I did <insert action deserving of detention here> today and I got a dentention as punishment. I feel badly for what I said/did. I don't want to have another detention, so I have learned my lesson."

Answer 3

If your parents are mean then don't even think about telling them.But if they let you slide then you break it down tell them Wat really happened cause if you lie it is going to be come a bigger lie which is not good so tell the truth all the time well if it is to a stranger i understand but just try one of my choice i even try ed the second done and it can out perfect i did not get in trouble.

Usually you could tell them on the phone at school and say it in a nice voice. Then maybe they will be nicer to you. and let it slide

Answer 4

just tell them

Your parents will be interested to know the reason for the suspension, and whether you agree or disagree that the suspension is justified, and whether you intend to act differently in the future to avoid any more suspensions. You can tell them all these things in a calm manner, which will show that you are prepared to deal in a mature manner with this situation.

Answer 5

Assuming one's

parents are functioning in a healthy manner in all aspects of life especially including participating fully in being a loving parent that is not abusive in any way...it

is best to tell them right away so they hear it from you first. Ask them to set down with you. Tell them that you need to talk and you need their undivided attention. Turn off all technology and tell them you have something to tell them that is difficult for you to say and it may be difficult for them to hear then say it as clearly and simple as you can. Take responsibility for your own actions and do not blame others for your decisions and behaviors. If you are sorry that you did it...tell them thatyou are. If you are never going to do that same thing again, tell them that you won't. Own up to your mistake and communicate that you understand that there are consequences to all decisions and actions that we make. If there is anything you can do to make amends tell them what you think it is. If you have already made amends tell them that as well. Stay calm. Do not interrupt when they are talking. Do not yell or walk out of the conversation. Things are usually never as bad as we tend to build them up in our imaginations. Take your consequences and learn from your mistake. Good luck!

Answer 6

As soon as you get the detention call your parents from school to tell them to pick you up later. and then you should say something to the teacher about that STUPID IDEA