The context of the following conversation is Sydney wasn't doing too well in school. Casey gave Sydney every opportunity to improve their grades.:
Casey says I don't know what I'm going to do about Sydney. She's failing all her classes..
The friend responds That's surprising. She's so smart..
Casey responds Well she's discovered boys this semester and so school is now taking a back seat..
The friend responds That makes sense. I think my grades started to suffer at about her age if I remember correctly..
Casey responds Well unfortunately if she wants to get into the college she's chosen she is going to have to pick it up. I've given her so many chances this year to do better but she just won't listen. I'm going to have to start grounding her..
The friend responds Well she'll be mad at you now, but in the long run it's the right move..