Have you ever gone to one of these and the teacher is telling you about how great your child is? How they listen so well and do what they're told, and act like an angel in class? And you're thinking to yourself, "who's kid are you talking about? I think you pulled the wrong folder!"
Isn't it amazing how kids can act so different at school vs. home? Why is that? I think part of it is a good teacher sets clearly defined expectations and backs up those expectations. The students know what is required of them and what will happen if they misbehave. Good teachers also seem to have the adoration of their students and as such, the students rarely consider acting up because they wouldn't want to displease their teacher. I want some of that ability!
Perhaps it is just the fact that teachers have some distance from their students and don't have that extra pressure that always seems to be there for parents. The teachers have them for a few hours a day and then send them home. Kind of like being a grandparent I suppose.
I can't really put my finger on what the difference is specifically. What do you think?
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