When something goes wrong, like failing a test, for example, it’s easier to find someone else to blame. And the obvious target is the teacher.

It is almost guaranteed that if someone were to sit in an average classroom for just a week, they’d surely overhear the droning mantra of an unsuccessful student.

“My teacher just doesn’t teach!”

“She sets us up for failure!”

“Maybe I wouldn’t have gotten such a bad grade if my teacher would actually do his job.”

Or perhaps they’ll hear about students who take things a step further. Students who ask their parents to put the heat on certain teachers for them.

And here’s the kicker: those who ask their parents to criticize the teacher and utter complaints about the way a teacher educates are most often the students who put in the least effort .

Sure, some teachers do a better job than others, under  certain opinions, but a bad class grade doesn’t result from their lack of qualification. It mainly derives from a student’s lack of initiative.

Students need to check themselves before they start pointing fingers. Are they doing the homework thoroughly? Are they checking their answers to ensure that the content is being understood? Do they  study almost every night, even if no homework is given?

In short, is the student dedicating enough time to suit their academic needs and  help them reach their desired potential?

If the answer to any of the above questions is a no or even a hesitant maybe, the student should consider buckling themselves to their books before they declare a foul.