#22: Speaking of Which…
To be fair, kids aren’t the only ones who do this. I still feel this way every time I get pulled over. “But Officer! They were all speeding with me!” It’s the go-to reaction when you get called out for doing something wrong when other people are doing it, too.

Still, I’ve learned over the years that some kids get a pass for two reasons. One, they are smooth about their rule-breaking, and two, they try to learn. That’s the main difference. If the teacher knows you aren’t absorbing anything they’re saying, that’s when you get called out. Keep that in mind, kids!