My son is in the first year of middle school. Here in Switzerland, the highest mark is 6. I went to school in Italy, where 6 is just a pass and the highest mark is 10.

So, every time he comes home with a 5.5, I know it's a great mark, but in the back of my mind I just can't shake the feeling that: “he should try harder”

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