Soon after I started teaching I gained new insight into my own teachers. It never occurred to me before how much they wanted me to succeed.
As a teacher I am invested in the success of my students. I want all of them to get A's and pass my class and finish their degrees and realize their dreams. My harsh reprimands and strict grading do not always reflect this desire (at least not in the eyes of my students).
It's not unlike being a parent. We want our children to go out into the world and make a place for themselves, knowing full well that when they do they will no longer need us. It is bittersweet.
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