I wonder if some of this attitude is personality more than anything. I am not a hoop-jumper and never have been. I also am not a praise junkie.
"I'm not way big into external validation," is the way I usually put it.
Apologies, I think I post this link on some discussion every couple of weeks, but yes. It is a matter of personality. FPs on the Myers Brigg are more likely to bug their parents about a lack of challenge. TPs are more likely to conclude their teachers are stupid and just coast.
http://www.educationaloptions.com/resources/resources_rufs_tips.php
