Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Youth: [header] How to tell your mom about a bad report card [title] Don't put it off. [step] Parents appreciate honesty, especially about something as important as your grades. Avoiding this conversation will make you anxious and will likely frustrate her.

Ending1: Don't be extra willing to tell her if your grades are in jeopardy if you know she's going to give up on you. You could say something like : [substeps] " mom, i'm really struggling with my grades. Ending2: [title] Avoid setting off alarms if your mom makes you late. [step] If you don't arrive at school 10 minutes early for lunch or before dinner time, your mom may not be so concerned that you're having a bad day. Ending3: Telling her will make it hard to be sympathetic and understanding, which means less information will be exchanged. It is normal for some parents to blame poor grades on poor teachers. Ending4: Try to have a talk with her shortly after you receive your report card. [substeps] Approach her when she is not busy, stressed, or in a bad mood.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4