Go and wash up, Lisa.

We're having your favorite food for dinner tonight.

Mom, I'm too tired and stressed out.

I just want to sit on the sofa and watch TV right now.

Why the long face?

Are you OK?

No, I'm not.

I have to study seven days a week, and I never get a break.

I can't even go to a barbecue or on a picnic with my friends.

This isn't the life that I want.

Oh, Lisa. I didn't know that.

I didn't want to tell you because I don't want to let you down.

What? I don't care about that.

Not having the life that you want is not good for you.

Now, let's sit down and make a plan.

I don't even know where to begin.

What do you think I should do?

From Monday to Friday, you can follow your study plan and work hard,

but on weekends, you can do some activities that you like or start a new hobby.

Are you sure this will be OK, Mom?

Lisa, you're the apple of my eye.

That will never change even if you don't get good grades.

I want you to do well at school, but I also want you to be happy.