I’m a 16M in a private high school, ending my sophomore year. I’ve been trying to bounce back from a rough freshman year, so this year I took 2 APs and some honors classes. It’s been more work, but I’ve managed well—my grades have stayed high (President’s Scholar = all 95+ averages).

Next year, I signed up for 3 APs, 2 on-level classes, music production, and computer science. I’m especially excited for AP Psych because I want to be a therapist. A few weeks ago, I also swapped a free period for music production when I found out one of my favorite teachers was teaching it. I told my counselor directly and mentioned it to my parents later.

My mom got upset that I didn’t consult her, even though course selection happens during school hours. She’s been making passive-aggressive comments ever since, even to my younger brother, implying I don’t let her be involved. My dad doesn’t care either way.

Tonight, after another jab, I snapped and told her it wasn’t her business—she’s not the one doing the work. She said my grades were slipping and I’m always tired. (I’ve been dealing with depression, which she doesn’t know about, but my grades are still mostly A’s and high B’s.) I told her she was being controlling, and she got mad. Now I’m upstairs wondering if I was out of line.

So, AITA for choosing my own classes without involving my parents and telling my mom she was being controlling?

edit: the rough year was depression and social problems. i had a 3.8 gpa which is not good but not bad. just for some more info