That is the worst excuse ever. "We're teens, we're allowed to be stubborn!"
Whatever. We have free will. Just because we're expected to to be a certain way doesn't mean we have to be! I mean, that's just a self fulfilling prophecy.
And Cs are not acceptable. This guy is obviously intelligent, and he has potential to exceed standards! There's no reason for him to accept mediocrity when he can so easily succeed.
Not meaning any offense, but he's asking for advice, and you're telling him a c standard is acceptable.
