Performance Review
Language: en
My dad hangs a Performance Improvement Plan chart on the living room wall. Last semester, my sister, Chloe, got straight A's. Dad put a gold star next to her name. I studied until my eyes bled, but still scored three points lower than her. Dad shook his head in disappointment and drew a giant red "X" next to my name. "Lily, do you know how much money you cost this family this month?" He tapped aggressively on his calculator, his face stern. "Tutors, supplements, plus the SAT prep course... total $5,000. The ROI on you is abysmal." "Next month, your allowance is docked by $200.…