Words matter. Teachers may not realize the impact of their words and were never fully know what children encounter in their homes. Some may have parents who have high expectations, teach their children to be responsible and hold them (child and teacher) accountable. I’ve also experienced the extreme where children are under so much pressure from parents, taking multiple accelerated classes, electives, and outside activities that they are stretched to thin. A “B” is not acceptable and being told on the first day that you may fail could be that straw that makes everything just fall apart.
Words matter. Teachers may not realize the impact of their words and were never fully know what children encounter in their homes. Some may have parents who have high expectations, teach their children to be responsible and hold them (child and teacher) accountable. I’ve also experienced the extreme where children are under so much pressure from parents, taking multiple accelerated classes, electives, and outside activities that they are stretched to thin. A “B” is not acceptable and being told on the first day that you may fail could be that straw that makes everything just fall apart.