Not everyone is an A student. But I’m happier with a student working at a C level than a student goofing off at the A level (but perhaps we need more advanced classes for them to keep them challenged too).
The problem I have with parental comments such as what Baldo’s father just was shown to utter is a student’s “best” is usually measured against a "perfect " score.
As I explained to my seventh grade English teacher, M. Wall, "Of course I can do better! But “excellence” has its own built-in traps – once “A” level work is produced, anything else is rejected as “not meeting expectations”, whereas solid “B” work is applauded as being above the norm without placing me in a spotlight, so to speak.
I’ve always been able to “do better” – but to what end?
As the man said to his partner when they encountered the bear in the woods, "I don’t have to outrun the bear, I just have to outrun YOU. Even as a child, I’ve taken a pragmatic view of life.
“Be Best” is stupid; “Be Better” is always more advantageous in the long run, putting pressure where it would do the most good, on those that would have you strive for exceptionalism.
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
Wow.
MichaelAxelFleming almost 3 years ago
We aim to please. You aim, too, please.
LawrenceS almost 3 years ago
Not everyone is an A student. But I’m happier with a student working at a C level than a student goofing off at the A level (but perhaps we need more advanced classes for them to keep them challenged too).
Linguist almost 3 years ago
As I used to write on the top of a Latin test that I knew I was about to fail … “Nemo dat quod non habit” (You can’t give what you don’t have!)
Plods with ...™ almost 3 years ago
Maybe he needs a scope.
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
We all have skills, but we are not necessarily good at everything. If you did your best, that’s what counts……
wellis1947 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The problem I have with parental comments such as what Baldo’s father just was shown to utter is a student’s “best” is usually measured against a "perfect " score.
As I explained to my seventh grade English teacher, M. Wall, "Of course I can do better! But “excellence” has its own built-in traps – once “A” level work is produced, anything else is rejected as “not meeting expectations”, whereas solid “B” work is applauded as being above the norm without placing me in a spotlight, so to speak.
I’ve always been able to “do better” – but to what end?
As the man said to his partner when they encountered the bear in the woods, "I don’t have to outrun the bear, I just have to outrun YOU. Even as a child, I’ve taken a pragmatic view of life.
“Be Best” is stupid; “Be Better” is always more advantageous in the long run, putting pressure where it would do the most good, on those that would have you strive for exceptionalism.
locake almost 3 years ago
Almost half of all people have an IQ below average.
DaBump Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Ouch. I know the feeling, Baldo.