So many times I have come across students, not only in my class but other classes, that they have so many issues. When you do have their respect they still want to lean on you for advice. You can give only so much help before recommending them to student services. They are adult learners but you do get those you have to be a "MOM" at times. I have learned that students tend to be harsh on themselves if they don't get an A. One course that I teach, I do tell them that the course is hard and getting an A is hard to do but, if they do what I say such as study, get organized and dedicate themselves more than usuall than they did for the other courses then they can get that A. I show them the road to get there. Some think its an automatic so they get dissappointed. It does work for me.