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I have no problem with different paths, as long as the goals are clear and standards are met. We lived for a few years in a small town in Idaho, with mostly farmers on the school board, and an exjock as superintendent. Standards were low in academics, but high in sports...
Parental expectations, IMO, is the primary issue that frustrates good teachers. When the student CAN, but won't, and parents won't get involved, what can you do?
Bingo.
Kids generally meet the demands of their parents, although not always quietly without rebuttal. Too many parents spend their time explaining away their kids' failures, instead of using that failure as a template for what to work on next.