Re: Teacher or friend? which is it?
Submitted by d on March 02 1999 at 01:41:58
In reply to Teacher or friend? which is it? Submitted by Oliver on March 02 1999 at 00:15:16
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Many teachers who have families make a point of not teaching their own children. You may want to consider making a point of not befriending students you currently have (beyond the same level of love you give to all of your students), and making sure you do not teach any close friends you do have. To do otherwise may cause some students to feel left out. If you invite your entire class to your home, or you make it a point to attend "school" activities, then there will be no appearance of favoritism. Keeping a professional relationship won't be easy, but teachers have managed to do it for a long time. Here's an analogy: I love my pastor, and he loves me. However, he loves everyone in the congregation. I am no more special to him than anyone else. Other than his wife, all of us are equals (in terms of being friends) in his eyes. -d (david_tx) |