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A problem that I would have to say, would be students not listening or paying attention when their told to. There are many students that absolutely do not listen to their teachers when they are told to concentrate, and focus. Even when teachers are giving them answers to the very next day’s test. I’m not saying that it is the parents fault, but if the students’ parents can’t even be a good example to their kids, then how are the students supposed to ever learn or pay attention in school. What might solve this problem would be to, have the parents sit down with their kids and help their child out with their homework. But I’m not blaming the kids for all of their problems, because maybe some student has ADHD, or something else and if so then

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