Yep, sure is. Great teachable moment though.

I have more of the flaw of NOT asking for help soon enough(when that is possible).

When we fail to learn a lesson we are doomed to repeat it. Over and over again.

I wonder with your students how much of it is laziness, lack of interest (due to it being school), or lack of confidence. While I was managing engineers for short time I noticed how insecure many could be. I could see talent and qualities that they seemed blind to in themselves.

I sometimes wonder if our culture of participation trophies has had the opposite effect on people. Removing the sense of pride in accomplishing something. Pushing through a hard problem and proving to yourself you can do it. I spent a lot of time encouraging my team and it usually produced improvement. Now, for that to work you can't be blowing smoke. Constructive criticism needs to be used as well.

@SimpleStacker I'm sure you know this but so many kids have terrible families and poor self image. I imagine you are having an impact on them you may never see. Hopefully if this hasn't already happened someday a former student will find you and share a story about how you impacted them.