If she absolutely refused to do it, I'd back off. But kids need to be challenged to help them grow and learn how to face obstacles. With most of my students, the challenge comes from the homework and the exams. But with someone as academically talented as her, the solos are her worthy opponent.
That does actually seem fair, when you put it that way... I hadn't really thought of that.
I've kind of vaguely considered education as a potential pathway, but I don't know if I'd make a very good teacher, especially talking to you. I think I'd be too concerned about what my students thought of me than actually pushing them the way they need.
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Well, I tried.
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If she absolutely refused to do it, I'd back off. But kids need to be challenged to help them grow and learn how to face obstacles. With most of my students, the challenge comes from the homework and the exams. But with someone as academically talented as her, the solos are her worthy opponent.
[spongebob voice] THREE THOUSAND YEARS LATER
I've kind of vaguely considered education as a potential pathway, but I don't know if I'd make a very good teacher, especially talking to you. I think I'd be too concerned about what my students thought of me than actually pushing them the way they need.
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And it's not like I started my first day of teaching knowing this stuff. I had to learn on the job. The first few months were rough.