This, parent comment is telling on themselves, they didn't understand what the class was teaching because they chose to be obstinate instead of curious.
Perhaps, but I think it would be incorrect to say that I didn't understand what the class was trying to teach me. I may be an obstinate person, but I wouldn't attribute a lack of zeal for a particular subject as an overall lack of curiosity.
I suppose not finding a subject worthwhile is partly my fault, but some responsibility falls on the curriculum as well.
