Am I being petty here?
I’m a junior in high school and I need some perspective. I’m currently working on a group project with two girls who have a reputation for not contributing in any of their classes—seriously, it’s a mystery how they manage to stay on track to graduate. Just to clarify, this project is not difficult at all! I’ve reached out multiple times asking them to help out or at least contribute something, but their response has been to either scroll through their phones, hang out in the bathroom smoking, or even watch baby monkeys online (no joke).
Today, they criticized the color scheme I chose and said, “This is what’s going to boost my grade, so it has to be good.”
I just submitted the project and I’m contemplating whether it’s too petty to email my teacher and highlight the parts I completed—over 95%—since they didn’t do anything at all. I really don’t want them to get credit for work they didn’t contribute to while I did all the heavy lifting. What do you think?
It’s understandable to feel frustrated in this situation, especially when you’ve put in so much effort while your group members haven’t contributed. However, emailing your teacher to highlight your contributions could be seen as a bit petty, especially if it feels like you’re trying to get them in trouble rather than simply ensuring that the grade reflects the work done.
Instead, consider discussing the situation with your teacher in a more constructive way. You can mention the challenges you faced with your group and express your concern about how their lack of participation might affect your grade. This approach allows your teacher to understand the context without coming across as vindictive.
Ultimately, focus on your own work and make sure to communicate openly with your teacher about the group dynamics. That way, you can ensure that your efforts are recognized without resorting to naming names. Good luck!