Oy, people, this is obviously referring to the cases where such costs are reflected by disinterested / unhelpful teachers, which I at least would argue is the v

Oy, people, this is obviously referring to the cases where such costs are reflected by disinterested / unhelpful teachers, which I at least would argue is the vast majority when compared against those who use their benevolent dictatorship to good effect. Such cases are a waste of time and money, and you have essentially no recourse, and no way to prevent it from happening to others. Schools are not exclusively populated by wonderful teachers. Not even close. As nice as it is to give power to those that are, it also gives power to those that aren't, probably disproportionately so due to sheer numbers. Should we be celebrating and continuing a practice that is a net harm? Is it a net harm?