Students Face an Inherent Tension Around Their Behavior in School

Students face an inherent tension around their behavior in school because

A) a high school diploma is necessary for many jobs, but it can just as easily be purchased through bribery as earned through studying
B) they often cannot afford to pay for public school, but they must attend it to avoid violating the law
C) impressing their peers often involves behavior that hurts them academically
D) teachers often secretly enjoy seeing them fail, but they must succeed in order to graduate