<p>“that there will always be kids who are able to complete work with less effort than a teacher deems “suitable,” and that that does not, IMHO, make a kid “lazy” or lacking in effort, a charge that the debate coach brought against dufus’s son, despite the kid’s notable achievements in debate. Simply because one is able to complete work more quickly and easily and with less effort does not mean he has an “attitude” problem or will have “disastrous” results in adulthood or even when he enters a more rigorous environment. That was the point I was making.”</p>
<p>B, </p>
<p>Understood, the point I was making was the possibility that the teacher sees more potential for this kid than the local peers and wants the kid to do better than the local best. We’re only getting one side of the story here, our responses are based on our own experiences which then color the situation. This person may honestly dislike this kid. I dunno, I don’t deal with either. While I’m sure it can only be one way 
as we all gave birth to angels who never would disrespect or belittle someone else… Again not saying this is fact in this sitaution, but I am not certain it isn’t. Do you see my point? I see some different sides to this, it doesn’t mean your pov or even the poster’s is wrong, but without the otherside’s story I can’t be certain. A couple of pieces of hardware may not really mean that much. I mean I have a closet full. </p>
<p>I have two kids (both nm) one remembers everything with little to no effort, the other works hard to get there. I do understand for some it’s easy and others it’s hard.</p>