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One of the biggest problems is teachers giving non-constructive criticism to students.

Back in elementary school, I remember a teacher telling me how bad I was in history, but in only a harsh manner. What happened to teachers being able to "make friends and influence people" while still being able to get a point across?

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Too true. Then again, should teachers try to be the students friend? When I was teaching I saw way too many young teachers more concerned with being popular, whereas actually the kids seemed to respect the teachers that kept a firm dividing line. There's something very sad about an adult trying to get social assurance from children.

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