Wow. I wish more youngsters had this much heart or even plain out cared. Just what you've said there is a huge step in my eyes. You are young. You can't expect to know what your exact passion is right now. But, everything does require work. If you think just doing slightly better in school would put a smile on your fathers face, then try a bit harder. I didn't do well in school either. Sometimes I wish I did. Luckily, I am very good at teaching myself things that I do for work, and even have a huge passion for it all.

So, I know it's hard to answer this right now but, what do you LOVE to do? Find something your passionate about, and just DO IT. There's nothing to it, but to do it :P Everything will involve a lot of work, so don't start early and think everything will just be handed to you, because it won't. Work, work, and work. Elbow grease goes along way!

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Im sure if you tried a sport or even more important, tried harder at school he would be happier for you but dont ever think you're letting him down. Unless you become a bum, end up in prison, or disrespect everyone and never care for people, theres no way you can let a good father down. If you have a job, thats helping him a lot, including yourself. Money is good. If not, nothing would make him more proud than if you got one. As a father, nothing would make me happy more than see my child succeed and be loved. If my child helped around the house and had money to spend on himself and cared for other people, then id know i did something right.

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I am a parent and I can tell you with assurance that when you're happy, your dad will be happy. We feel what you feel. I agree with #1 - focus on finding something that works for you - that's where you will find your success. And you have many many years to find it, by the way. In the meantime, I think he'd be very touched that you worry about him worrying about you. Try to help him in any way you can and that will show him how much you care about him.

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