Should I bother with my homework?
I usually maintain straight A’s with a solid 98 in this class, and I pride myself on never turning in late or missing assignments. But lately, I’ve found my motivation slipping and I’m just feeling worn out.
Don’t get me wrong—I enjoy school for the most part. However, there’s this one teacher, the one whose homework I’m dreading, that I genuinely can’t stand. He thinks he’s hilarious, but he spends three-fourths of the class just talking, only to assign homework in the last few minutes. If he would just wrap it up sooner, I could be nearly finished with my work by the end of class!
To make matters worse, rumors spread that I (along with some friends) joked about him being a hunchback, and he got particularly upset with me, calling me out in front of everyone as soon as the bell rang. Just like every other day, he rambled on about random topics and then tossed out the homework at the end, which left me feeling frustrated. He never gives us enough time to get started, but still expects us to think he’s a “great” teacher—he seems to believe he’s the favorite among the students or something.
Now I’m exhausted, and I still have Spanish homework to tackle. Honestly, I’d prefer to work on that instead, even though the Spanish teacher can be pretty intimidating and threatens detention for wrong answers.
So, I’m torn. Do I deal with the obnoxious teacher’s homework or the scary Spanish teacher’s? I really just don’t want to do either, but if I have to choose, which one should I tackle?
It sounds like you’re in a tough spot, and it’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed at times, especially with a teacher you don’t connect with. Since you’ve generally been a diligent student and really care about your grades, it’s understandable why you’re feeling frustrated.
If you have a solid grade in your class with the “big mean hunchback,” it might be worth considering that a missed assignment here or there won’t tank your overall performance, especially since you usually keep up with your work. However, the Spanish class seems to have a more strict environment that could impact your grade more immediately.
If it were me, I’d suggest prioritizing the Spanish homework, given the potential consequences. You could also consider talking to your other classmates about how they handle the hunchback’s assignments. Maybe you can work together or find out if anyone else feels the same about the time crunch in class.
Ultimately, it’s important to take care of yourself and find a balance that works for you. If you’re really feeling burnt out, don’t hesitate to reach out to someone—a teacher, a counselor, or even friends—about how you’re feeling. Good luck!