Quote Originally Posted by FROSTY View Post
One of the lads form teachers has pissed me off so much I almost hit her. and I never hit a woman.
The conversation went 'Oh the lad just has to accept hes not going to get top marks at school and aim just to pass"
What really frightened me was that she genuinely couldn't understand the concept of aiming to WIN. Aiming to be the best.
I feel for you. Possibly the teacher assesses your son as academically average and not to expect too much of him. The Fat Albert vs Usain Bolt example. Also some teachers have unlearned the concept of "winning" because it implies losing. Most schools do not overtly stream and do not have class rankings.

I suspect you want your son to strive - to try hard, do his best. And if his teacher seems to have given up then half the battle is lost.

All you can do is be an active parent. Encourage your son without turning his life into a nightmare. Get a tutor. Visit the school regularly. Whatever it takes.