Student: I’m sorry I screwed up.

Teacher: You didn’t screw up.

Student: Yes I did I was supposed to hand it in yesterday.

Teacher: It’s ok. I never said there was a deadline.

Student: But I keep failing to do what I say I’ll do. I can’t control my mind. Teacher: Nobody can.

Student: I feel horrible.

Teacher: You’re aren’t different than anyone else.

Student: But everyone isn’t the same.

Teacher: Every ant unique?

Student: Yes.

Teacher: Ok then you screwed up. You failed to do what you said you would do. Shame.

Student: You are mean.

Teacher: Is that a fact?