One evening, as Mia was engrossed in her latest gaming adventure, her sister, Emma, walked out onto the porch. Emma was a senior in high school and had always been the epitome of perfection. She was captain of the cheerleading squad, had a 4.0 GPA, and was already accepted into a prestigious university.
"It's not just about passing, Mia. It's about your future. You need to think about college and what you want to do with your life," Emma replied, trying to channel their mom's voice.
"Mia, can you take a break from that game? Mom wants to talk to you about your grades," Emma said, trying to hide the lecture that was sure to follow.