QR Chapter 9

This chapter talks about pushing students to succeed and not giving up on them. It seems to me that shouldn't that be common practice? I've always been the type of person who stands up for what they believe in and I can't see how someone can just give up on another Human being where they have taken it upon themselves to see that that person succeeds. Although this idea is foreign to me it has become common practice. Hearing teachers say "some kids just aren't smart" frustrates that hell out of me. even though part of me may agree with that statement that doesn't mean that student can't learn, but when you, the educator and possibly the only role model that kid has in their life gives up on them why keep trying? Think about if your mentor or role model growing up had just given up on you because you had some rough times, would you be where you are today without the help of that role model?