The label is rarely just about getting good grades. It often involves a specific set of behaviors and perceptions:
Having the people with the real power (teachers and administration) on your side can act as a massive shield against peer harassment. Teacher's Pet
Studies, including those by Elisha Babad, show that classrooms with an obvious teacher's pet often suffer from lower overall morale and higher student resentment toward the teacher. 🎭 The Pros and Cons of Being the Favorite The label is rarely just about getting good grades
Teacher's Pet Books: Spicy Teacher-Student Tropes & WLW Recs! including those by Elisha Babad