1 min readJan 17, 2019
Nope, a professor should not be a therapist. They should just not be a dick to their students in need, and show a modicum of willingness to make accommodations. Your defensiveness in the face of a call for mild compassion is a problem, here, and one that students frequently face when asking their professors for help or an extension. Examine the depths of your heart and see if you can find more room for humility and patience.