While it might seem like a direct ticket to an easy academic life, wearing the crown of the teacher's pet is a double-edged sword: 🌟 The Advantages
Having the people with the real power (teachers and administration) on your side can act as a massive shield against peer harassment. Teacher's Pet
Research shows that humans make first impressions in a fraction of a second. Teachers, being human, are susceptible to implicit biases based on a student's enthusiasm or compliance. While it might seem like a direct ticket