Summary
A high school teacher refused to write a recommendation for a student who wanted to join the military. The teacher cited the student's poor behavior over several years as the reason for the refusal. This situation has sparked discussions about when and why teachers might refuse to write recommendation letters.
Key Facts
- A teacher declined to recommend a student for military recruitment due to poor behavior.
- The student requested a same-day recommendation, which the teacher refused.
- The student reportedly showed apathy, incomplete work, and disruptive behavior in class.
- The teacher expressed frustration with educators having to remove roadblocks for students.
- Commenters debated whether the teacher should have directly confronted the student.
- Discussions arose about the appropriate timing and reasons for declining recommendation requests.
- Some educators revealed the challenges of writing recommendation letters, including time constraints.
