My son got a D+ in AP Calculus in high school because he refused to do the homework. Why? Because on the first day of class the teacher said it was optional. When enough kids didn't do the homework, he changed the rule. My son decided it was unacceptable to change the rules halfway through the semester,
LOL- I have the same reaction and actually wondered why we needed to do homework if we already had the concept!? Can't we just move on?? LOL...that's why I score 100 on tests and got a C, I HATED homework. BUT was a very engaged student
YIKES- Nick's wicked polite, well behaved at school, empathetic with the teacher cleaning up someone else's mess and will go help her out unasked, YET... he's soooo stubborn and feels he's on par with the teachers will argue a point (politely)
sigh.