Some students follow assignments so much that it backfires. But, students should be rewarded for being thoughtful and putting in a lot of effort. Redditor introubleatschool2 encountered this very issue with their parents. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. They asked: AITA for writing an essay for […] More
Redditor hometowngirll is a high school student who was studying at home when she suddenly found herself with a broken laptop after leaving it out for “under a minute.” When she discovered what caused the damage from her ring camera, she sought compensation to have it replaced by providing the evidence. Unfortunately, it didn’t seem […] More
Juggling a college courseload and a job is a delicate and often difficult task. For one college student on Reddit, this situation became downright combative when one of their professors, who went past the usual ending time of a class, got angry when they had to leave on time to make it to their job. […] More
It can be tough to be a teacher. On top of trying to instruct difficult tasks and concepts to young people who’ve never encountered them before, they sometimes must also deal with shenanigans. At least that was the experience of one particular teacher who discussed a recent lesson in a post on the “Am I […] More
Having a good advisor during your college years can make or break your career early on. But, your grades mostly rely on you. Redditor Top_Morning7673 encountered this very issue with her student. So she turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. She asked: “AITA for failing an otherwise good student […] More
Each of us has a subject in school that we were better at than others. There’s a chance that someone around us was envious of how easy it was for us. One student on the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit found comfort in math. But when Redditor BriefLiving7045 made some comments about the ease of the […] More
If a compliment makes you uncomfortable, is it still a compliment? Should older adults be complimenting teenagers on their bodies? What are the lines that shouldn’t be crossed? A teenage girl trying to answer those questions in her own life turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Redditor waterfall4936 asked: “AITA […] More
When working with children it is expected that the parents stay well informed. This goes for all sorts of school work, activities, and other services. But if a student you were working with confided something harmless but personal to you, would you break that trust? What if parents wanted you to hand over their diary […] More
School can be a tough place for all kids, especially kids who seem like they may be queer. And when kids start to be bullied at school for not fitting in, it can be incredibly difficult for teachers and parents alike to know how to handle things. A father on Reddit, who goes by the […] More
When a person attends a school, they become an alumnus. A Redditor was very clear on that definition, but there mother disagreed. After a confrontation, the OP turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Redditor Extra-Condition7984 asked: “AITA for asking my mom not to wear a shirt for a school she […] More
Most teachers do a great job in teaching critical thinking and supporting students’ curiosity. Some insist that respect for authority and being right is more important. You really don’t want those teaching your children. Redditor asdasds343 encountered this very issue with their son’s school. So they turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit […] More
Bigotry is ugly and hides in packages of many sizes and shapes. The people you least expect to harbor prejudice can so easily infiltrate your life, and remain invisible until they reveal themselves. Reddit user candlelabra456 found themselves in that very situation—accidentally hanging out with a major bigot. Though they had no qualms at first […] More
