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Because they want the best for you, they sometimes. put you under pressure regarding school and homework, which can affect your free time. Instead of blaming them, show them that you're doing well at school and that playing ‘video games now and then won't affect your marks! Secondly, show your parents how motivated you are. If you want to stop doing an activity they have chosen, show them how much you really want to do another activity of your ‘own choice instead. They might change their minds if they can see how serious you are. Finally, remind your parents that you need to be responsible for planning your own time to some extent. The reason for this is that in the future you will have to do that without their help. Explain that you need to start learning skills like that now. Good Iuck! 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