Because I'm having a discussion (and it's a weekend), I've been checking about every two minutes for the past two hours. On a normal school day, I check once (or not at all) during school, once between school and archery practice, and I'm on FS for the rest of the night catching up once I'm done with my homework.
Getting out and about will help the first problem. Telling your parents that if they don't let up, you will put them into a crappy retirement home will solve your second. Study and work hard, but play hard, too.
I'm a first generation college grad, so I know your pain all too well.
And I'm Asian which means school nights are very limited, but primarily the first reason.
I'm a first generation college grad, so I know your pain all too well.