“In Praise of the F Word” by Mary Sherry reminds us students must choose if they want to succeed or fail. Most students do not put school first on their list unless they perceive something at stake. For example, if a teacher tells a student they are going to flunk them, they will work harder. How does the “F word” cause students to change the way they act? Teachers have learned the treat of clunking is a positive teaching tool. In high school, teachers will do whatever it takes to get students a meaningless diploma. When a student starts college, most learn the skills they should have learned in high school. They learn they have been cheated by their educational system. They realize life after high school is much harder and that causes a
