2007-01-21 09:37:59 · 13 answers · asked by sweetchick 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I am a teacher and I have students who I am friendly with, but none of them are my friends. Now, it is important that students see me as friendly but realize that I am their teacher and not their friend as well.
When that happens, a certain line of respect is crossed. When this line is crossed it makes it difficult for students to see me as an authourity figure (albeit one who cares and is friendly) rather then someone who is trying to fit in as a peer would.
2007-01-21 11:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by LTin2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the student and teacher are in that relationship, then it should go no farther. Once the student has moved on then I believe a friendship can develop. For example, I had a student 8 years ago who began babysitting for me 6 years ago. She has since graduated from high school and attends the university. She continues to babysit and I consider her a friend and even a member of the family. I will say this, that there is still a level of respect that has not been breached and there are things that I would not discuss with her that I might with a friend my own age.
2007-01-21 14:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for myself but my opinion is that a teacher should not become friends with students. The teacher/pupil relationship can have some of the same aspects as a friendship but ultimately it is important to not be a buddy to your students. That said, I care deeply for the welfare of all of my students and try to get to know them as well as I can. I listen to their problems and I take active interest in what they have to say. But I dont come to work and share my personal life with my students. I hope this answers your question.
2007-01-21 09:45:18 · answer #3 · answered by baldisbeautiful 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
of course!! though there should be limitations on it. Like you were their teacher in the classroom and a friend outside the class. making friends with a teacher motivates the students to learn on the class. you dont have a hard time in giving an advice to them
2007-01-21 12:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teachers can make a difference to a student. They can make friends with thier stuendt only if they take the time listen and give feedback
2007-01-21 09:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by lui.jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friendly in class, but not friends outside of the classroom. It is inappropriate. There always has to be a line that is not crossed. Teachers need to be careful with their conversation that it is not too personal. Kids will do what they can to draw you into inappropriate comments.
The exception is when a student comes with a personal problem. I will listen, give advice based on my experience if asked for it, then refer them to the appropriate counselor.
2007-01-21 12:47:57 · answer #6 · answered by kiki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher, I am known for being friendly to all, but that is just common human courtesy. I've been told I'm pretty charismaticand funny in class, and some boys especially tend to gravitate toward the friendship line out of that. I have to constantly remind them I am always friendly, but not thier friend. I do not involve myself in their activities outside of a school setting unless it were previously existing (such as with neighbor kids).
2007-01-21 15:35:15 · answer #7 · answered by SpisterMooner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teachers can be "friendly" with their students...they can joke around with them and even share similar interests. Usually these teachers aren't an actual "friend", they have more of a parent/child role.
2007-01-21 10:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by cammie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never wanted the teachers to make a friend out of my children. There are plently of people that are the teacher's age to make friends with.
2007-01-21 09:56:47 · answer #9 · answered by istitch2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not ethical while the teacher/student relationship exists. After graduation OK.
2007-01-21 09:46:13 · answer #10 · answered by silentnonrev 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋