Today, I didn't go to school because of the following reasons:

1. Mum woke my brother up for school and asked when he wants to be woken up, but she never even woke me up. It was 8 when her voice woke me up. I had half an hour to get ready.

2. I am starting year 11 (with ties) and I don't know how to tie up a tie. My brother never helped me, my mum doesn't know how. Anyway I tried tieing it up and looked on the internet how but I couldn't understand it. (It was photos today also).

3. Me and my mum got in a massive argument (Like on occasion). She has depression and she tries to make me feel as bad as her. I got extremely angry and upset. She said she will just say I was sick and let me stay home.

Things to consider:

The past year, I had some wag days because school was hard for me. Every kid was doing it then anyway.

Our family has financial problems (apparently).

Okay. So, this afternoon my mum told dad I didn't go to school (knowing he would get angry). My dad came down and yelled at me, asking me why I didn't go to school I told him the reasons. He yelled at me saying "Well you went to sleep at 10:#0 last night" (My brother went to sleep at 12 my dad didn't care and he's only 16.) My dad stomped off saying "I won't look after you, F&!k off" and "im not supposed to even have you".

He thought I was going to start the whole wagging thing again, which I won't. But that is a bit harsh to say because I didn't go to school for one day the whole year isn't it?

Please help.. My parents treat me like crap every day.. What can I do? I'm 15yrs old. I have low self esteem.

You are 15, start taking care of yourself and only you. You can grow into a good person, but it sounds like you will have to do it yourself. If you want the best out of life, do it for yourself, be yourself and plan your future for yourself, good luck kid

Why don't you have an alarm clock?

Well obviously I thought I wouldn't need one if my mum was waking me up every morning except that one? I have an alarm clock now.

Your parents sound as though they are dealing with issues of their own. I'm sorry to hear what your father said to you... it was hurtful, immature, and uncalled for. Sadly, even adults will sometimes say things in anger that they shouldn't.

You will have to start looking after yourself more. Use the alarm clock, ask a friend to show you how to tie a tie. Think about what you need to do to achieve in school and work towards those goals. When you find that you can rely on yourself and succeed, your confidence will grow. Surround yourself with friends who are supportive and encouraging. That will help you deal with your mother's depression better (I hope she is getting help for ir), and any other issues that may come up at home.

I agree with the others your parents are not there for you so you need to learn to overcome obstacles and become self sufficient. You see you can't count on them so instead of falling into a trap of looking at it like they favor your brother and get into pitying yourself learn to look at the problem and how you can deal with it without their help. Show your parents that you have potential in spite of situations.

Do you've someone to talk to? Maybe a gudiance counselor or a friend?

I can understand why you have low esteem with all the put and let downs but don't let them belittle your confidence. Words do hurt but when you overcome them they only makes you stronger. Your parents have unresolve issues that have nothing to do with you but they are taking their issues out on you and I am so sorry for that. It's unhealty for you so whenever you need to get something off your chest come here to vent and try to talk to an trusted adult because your living situation is unhealty.

Xoxoxo