Elementary/restricting bathroom breaks

Concerns About Bathroom Break Restrictions My son is in 2nd grade and just turned 8. During our first parent-teacher conference, his teacher expressed frustration that he asked to go to the bathroom right before she was about to give a presentation. She made it sound like he had committed a serious offense, saying he would […]

I hate having to “learn” stuff easily.

I really struggle with the pressure to “learn” things easily. I can’t quite put my feelings into words, but I’ll do my best. I’m in my final year of high school (Year 13 in New Zealand, before university), so much of what we do feels more optional at this stage. Take our recent biology internal […]

can anyone help?

Can anyone assist me? I’m looking for some suggestions or links to proxy websites or VPNs that would allow me to access sites like Discord and TikTok at school. The school Wi-Fi blocks them, and I’m seriously going a bit stir-crazy without any way to connect with others! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

going to 9th

Heading to 9th Grade: Seeking Advice I’m currently in 8th grade, and I could really use some guidance. Last year, our school allowed us to take a test in 7th grade to qualify for Earth Science in 8th grade, which would replace the general science class and give us a head start for high school. […]

Ok I need help with my brother.

I really need some advice regarding my brother. Working with him has been quite challenging. He’s 14 and in 7th grade, but he’s already been held back twice in school. The bigger concern is that he’s currently on track to repeat 7th grade again. He doesn’t complete his assignments and often refuses to communicate what […]

What is Your Favorite and Least Favorite Teacher of All Time

Who Are Your Favorite and Least Favorite Teachers? My all-time favorite teacher was my middle school debate instructor. It felt more like a public speaking course with the National Speech & Debate Association focus rather than just a place for arguments. He was laid-back, passionate, and incredibly supportive. He never lost his temper or overwhelmed […]