[Publius]

I've seen this attitude while (very briefly) teaching.

Good comparison.

But what about the students? Don't you see the same thing? Are all students excited and ready to learn? Or are many there because they have to be and are just marking time, considering their school time akin to prison time?

Isn't there some rot there?

[CottonBall]

But what about the students? Don't you see the same thing? Are all students excited and ready to learn? Or are many there because they have to be and are just marking time, considering their school time akin to prison time?

Are you a teacher yourself? Just asking because you come back with thought-provoking questions, as a good teacher used to in the ol' days ;)

Yes, the students are apathetic as well. Probably stemming from the natural desire to NOT be in school as well as them absorbing the attitude of the teachers and other staff. With expectations dumbed down so much, even the brighter students are less motivated. Or perhaps, especially the brighter students.