What do you think about it? What is the teacher trying to say? In your own words explain what "the main event" is. Do you agree or disagree with the writer?

I think it is interesting to see things from a teachers point of view. The teacher is trying to say that he doesn't care just about the grades or the learning, he also cares about the students as people. He is also trying to say school isn't just about learning it's also about the social part and dealing with the little problems, such as gossip, to become mentally and emotionally stronger. The main event is basically learning how to deal with the simple things that can effect you and make your life harder. I agree with the writer that school really does teach you about how to deal with the simple things that can easily make your life difficult, it really helps with work and other things just like it.