respect...

Teachers work hard to make sure they do their job right. Majority of the teachers do have the kids best interest at heart. To them it is a mission and a vocation. They work long hours and they play all roles; father, mother, counselor, nurse, grandma, friend, confidante, sister, brother etc.
Respect of self and others can make a child to grow up to be confident. Confidence need not come from aggression, treating others poorly and 'fighting' for your 'rights'. Let your child take a cue from his school head girl or head boy. Is she rude to teachers or to other students? No. Does he display a bad temper? No. However, isn't she still confident? Yes. Can he make a speech in front of the entire school without quaking in his boots? Perhaps. Does she have a strong respect for her teachers? Yes!
Unless we instill a respect for teachers in each child he will never develop a desire to learn. And when and if he does, it may be too late, and he will look back at the wasted years with regret. Don't let this happen to your child. Put him on the path to success at the outset, by simply teaching him to respect his teachers.
In most countries teachers are highly regarded. Parents side with the teachers and oftentimes children  listen more to their teachers than their parents.
One very profound feeling of contentment I had came from a mother who shared this with me. "Mrs. Wenger, when my son misbehaves at home, all I have to do is tell him, "you better shape up or I will tell your teacher". I do love her son, he was one of the most-behaved in class and he will never do anything to have his card changed. It was his goal to stay "green" all year long, and he succeeded. To me he showed so much respect for himself and for others, his teacher included. He is on the path for a better and brighter future. Better and brighter future, that's where these children should have!