Everyone has heard that being a teacher's pet is "dumb" and people shouldn't do it, but should we really listen to that advice? You can decide for yourself after hearing these reasons why it is good to be a teacher's pet. You don't have to be obvious about it, but getting the teacher to like you is very important.

1. It is way easier to get an extension on a due date.

As a teacher's pet, this one shouldn't be used very often because teachers love work being done on time, but in those few times that something comes up and you can't finish your work on time, this is key. Teachers are often iffy about giving extra time, but for their favorite student, they will be willing to make an exception.

2. Scheduling is way less stressful!

Being locked out of a class or put on the wait list is no fun for anyone, but for teacher's pets it is not as stressful. All you have to do is email the teacher and they will more than likely offer to push you up on the list. Even if you have never had the professor before, word spreads, and they hear how great you are and will push you up.

3. Grades are better

Teachers tend to grade their favorites easier, so therefore teacher's pets tend to have better grades than the rest of the class.

4. Mean professors aren't so mean.

There are many professors out there that aren't the nicest, admit you even thought of one reading this sentence. Despite them being a little unfriendly, they still have their favorites, and they treat them a little better than all the others. If you're not a fan of those nasty teachers, be extra nice to them and do what they say; it goes a long way!

5. You get random compliments.

Teachers usually like their favorites for a reason, and they are more than happy to tell them why. Sometimes they stop their favorite after class and tell them they would love to see them in other classes (more reason why they bump them up in scheduling) and how good of a student they are.

Now that you've seen the perks, you can make an informed decision. It is a lot of work, but once you do it so long, you become a natural, and it really takes no effort at all. Just remember, they are people too.