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Re:Student passes 3 classes in 4 years, ranks near top half ... by nate_meurer on Saturday March 06, 2021 @01:14AM (#26365590)
I made far worse choices at that age. But I attended a school that was aggressive about face-to-face meetings with parents of failing students, and I had parents who showed a modicum of responsibility for monitoring my schooling.

That's the difference. This kid was failed by the all of the adults who's fucking job it is to care for him.

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Re:Student passes 3 classes in 4 years, ranks near top half ... by ASalazarMX on Sunday March 07, 2021 @05:13PM (#26380293)
Well, maybe my parent comment was too harsh. Leaving his reasons aside, the kid knew what he was doing, because he kept doing it for three years, he knew he would be found out eventually. I completely agree that the adults failed him, both in school and in his house. the mom blaming someone else and painting her son as a victim just makes everything worse.
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