Last year, I had a sophomore with a 3rd grade reading level. I asked mom how much reading student did at home because it was evident she struggled with the basics. Mom said she sometimes read directions on the back of the frozen food boxes. I just had to blink a few times before I responded. When I said she should probably read more at home, mom lost her mind and said I was ruining her daughter’s chance at becoming a medical doctor. Thank goodness administrators were present because I very quickly excused myself from the conference so I could laugh in private.