In the Life of Every Successful Student, There's a Talented Teacher Who Cares

Dear Billy's Mom and Dad,

I thought you'd like to see what your son made in school today. Although he's made others, I feel this is by far his best. Hug him tightly; be proud.

As his teacher, though, I have to tell you, I wish he'd just made an ashtray like the other kids.

Signed,

Mrs. Krabapple

I'm going to go out on a limb, here, and say, his parents were already aware of the problem.