Good news doesn't pass around, bad news pass around like
nobody's business. Hmm...
Teach you one way, piss them off. Blame them. Say you know I stupid
already, then never teach me. Now I fail is your business. Who ask
you never teach me? They will think you very irresponsible so stay
off you. 
Alternatively, cut off communications from the world. Let only
relatives contact you. I don't like people tracking me, so I don't
have many communications items on me. That make communications hard
and of course lessen your distractions so you can study. Go another
place to study also. Don't go common hunts.