I miss the days when students got real report cards in school and were criticized for just doing enough to get by and not working to their full potential. I'm sure Mitt got the much needed kick in the butt and as a result, he's done quite well for himself. A self-made quarter billion dollar fortune and on his way to the U.S. presidency.
These days, everybody gets a trophy and mediocrity is not only tolerated but is the norm.
I miss the days when students got real report cards in school and were criticized for just doing enough to get by and not working to their full potential. My daughter gets one every 9 weeks and interim ones at 4.5 weeks - has been since kindergarten and she starts HS next month.
Grading is pretty tough here as well - 85 is a "C"