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   leftwingpatriot said, over 1 year ago

   The gold is about as real as Zipper’s grades.
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   gmartin997 said, over 1 year ago

   @

   That’s the way it was when I was in school.
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   gmartin997 said, over 1 year ago

   10ct gold-plated. No more. Two bucks, tops.
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   Buzza Wuzza said, over 1 year ago

   Hasn’t Zipper seen enough of the “real world” hanging around with Jeff?
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   Hugh B. Hayve said, over 1 year ago

   Sure, everyone always seems to underestimate good camping skills.
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   Matthew Davis said, over 1 year ago

   Does the real world demand results? It doesn’t look like it much anymore. I think what the real world demands is bluster, mostly.
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   cdward said, over 1 year ago

   Is it possible that the term “self-esteem” has been misunderstood or abused? Self-esteem in and of itself is not a bad thing. It simply means thinking enough of yourself to believe in yourself. In a culture where those of lower class are told, “Stay down there where you belong,” self-esteem is what gives them the belief that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to, if they work hard and smart enough.
   I believe when many say “self-esteem” what they mean is entitlement. As in, “I’m entitled to a good grade because Mommy and Daddy will throw a fit otherwise.” This is more commonly known amongst the higher classes (financially speaking), and it has actually served them quite well. They don’t have to achieve anything because others do it for them – and they make the money.
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   bubujin_2 said, over 1 year ago

   @leftwingpatriot

   Sure it’s real—100% fool’s gold.
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   Gr82bUw said, over 1 year ago

   It is wishful thinking that adults with influence over children will ever make them work. Their poor little egos couldn’t take being given anything but an “A”. Their poor little fragile self esteems even require daily butt kissing (oops"validation" and “thank you for waking up today-good job”. " you pooped" good job. “you made it to work only 15 minutes late. Better than last month good job”. Your “Thank you” is your paycheck. Earn it. People under 30 are a bunch of whiny needy sissies. Self esteem should come from the self. Not from parents and teachers who are afraid of kids. When did kids become royalty. Parents these days are a bunch of wussy butt kissers raising spoiled brats with a sense of entitlement. "mommy call my teacher I didn’t get an “A” becomes “Mommy call my boss and get me a raise” . And keep those brats at home. You’re not entitled to eat out if you have kids. You ruin everyone else’s meal. You had em it was your choice now live with it and them. As an employer the new workforce stinks. I higher retirees. Even with the cost of health insurance- their work ethic makes them a joy to have around.
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    INGSOC said, over 1 year ago

    Pawn Off - The Future
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    SUSAN NEWMAN said, over 1 year ago

    Read the “Peanuts” strip sometimes.
    Peppermint Patty’s teacher NEVER grades her higher than D-.
    Face it, there exists teachers who “have it in” for certain students, so why should those students apply themselves?
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    ScullyUFO said, over 1 year ago

    Problem is that Zip’s classmates thought they had made a superlative effort.
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    smalltownbrown said, over 1 year ago

    At least Zipper is listening. That’s the first step toward getting the message.
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    palos said, over 1 year ago

    In the third panel, I do believe his next word was going to start with the grade he received.
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    Clark Kent said, over 1 year ago

    Do it like stalin did, you get an F and you and your entire family go to the gulags and get worked and starved to death.
    You mark my words, that’ll teach ’em.
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