The modern British way is to be empathetic, sympathetic, understanding - blame someone else for your problems - parents, government, poverty etc etc.
Gone are the days when personal pride was the commendable product of self reliance, stoicism, hard work etc.
Folk should take principal responsibility for their own outcomes. Ridicule, not sympathy may reinforce the message. Removing benefits from the innumerate who refuse lessons may be a motivation. Taking pride in ones inadequacies is making a virtue out of sloth.
This reads somewhat over the top. I am well there are some who, through no fault of their own, are unable through disability or serious learning difficulties and need to be helped.
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