Having the people with the real power (teachers and administration) on your side can act as a massive shield against peer harassment.
While it might seem like a direct ticket to an easy academic life, wearing the crown of the teacher's pet is a double-edged sword: 🌟 The Advantages Teacher's Pet
Favored students are often given the benefit of the doubt, more leniency on deadlines, and easier access to extra credit. Having the people with the real power (teachers