Swank gives up the substantial joys of her life so that her students become successful, compassionate students. She is willing to abort her marriage, just so she can surpass her goal of producing studious children. No teacher should be forced to make such extravagant sacrifices for the benefit of their students. This goes beyond a misrepresentation of a teacher's duty, and it is absurd that such a burden should fall on any teacher. “This trivializes not only the difficulties that many real students must overcome, but also the hard-won skills and tireless efforts that real teachers must put in to help these students succeed” (Moore). It's as if all the problems the students face in the film can simply be erased with a quick inspirational conversation. Real students are now led to blame the teacher for their undesirable results, instead of their intrinsic abilities and efforts (Ricket). Teachers do not need to give up their lives for their students, but rather they must provide them with the love and attention that is essential for them to become the successful individuals they should strive to become.