Oh, I was hoping that wouldn't be your response, but I understand.
Many of our customs seem strange to you. The same is true of yours.
Just stick to the official statement, and soon, this will all be behind you.
I learnt early: those who are quickest to tally your value often do it on your spots alone.
Perception was reality, at least half the time.
The problem isn't the kids. It's not even what they can achieve. The problem is what you expect them to achieve. You are setting the bar here. Why? Set it up here! They can make it.
We all started seeing things differently. Everywhere we went, we were sizing things up.