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Blaming one side of a party does nothing but reflect bad character. If we do have problems that need to be resolved, then we have to initiate the problem but then meet them half way. Svi Shaprio believes that schools must help students understand moral choices and social issues. He is absolutely correct. On average, students spend at least five hours of schooling everyday, sometimes even longer. But this is just the education part. After school there's sports, extra curricular activities, or time to kill because parents usually get off at five. If you think about it, you spend majority of your time at school than home. Most reasons for going home are to sleep and eat; basic shelter needs. Because of our lifestyle, teachers are kind of like our second parents. They teach us things that will be useful in future years, they arrange time to talk to us when we have questions or don't understand something, and they pit our best interest at heart. Why give any reason not to trust them? They put in the time and effort to help us grow in all aspects of life and without them we wouldn't be able to reach higher levels of knowledge and understanding. We will listen to what they say and in most situations come to a conclusion that their teachings are correct. Since they have gained our respect, they should be responsible for introducing moral choices and social issues. Honestly, if you hear these things from a parent, you might listen but not actually commit yourself to doing it. On the other hand, when you hear these things from someone that you respect differently from your parents and want to be on their good side, then you will do whatever it takes. From experience, I know that I probably have more respect for teachers than my parents. When my parents tell me to do something and I don't do it, I'm not worried about it because they won't stop loving me unconditionally. There's sort of a connection/understanding that doesn't make me freak out when I don't do tings their way to some extent. However, when a teacher tells me to do something, I will do it with haste and full effort because I want to have a consistent appearance of being a good student. Having that motivation of getting a reward such as an "A" really sparks ones attention. In situations, listening to your parents only makes you feel good because you did what was "acceptable" in their eyes. Teachers are not the only ones to have full responsibility though. The students must meet them halfway and take what they're teaching us into consideration. It's all about the choices we make. When a teacher is going out of their way to guide us down the right path, we have to step out of our comfort zone and do it. There is no excuse for being disrespectful because they are only trying to help us and make our lives better. But no matter what kind of things people say, you will always have that little voice in your head that will be influential. Our conscience never goes away. With wisdom, we must know hot to agree with our conscience to make the right choices. Making better choices makes a better world to live in. :]