We are all aware by now that teachers are people, too. As awkward as it might be to run into Ms. Mork at the movies, or (in the case of some poor unsuspecting students last year) Mr. Anderson on vacation, why do we view teachers so differently from the rest of adults? This is especially the case with elementary school teachers, who have to give themselves a G-rated filter for 40 hours per week. I once saw my former kindergarten teacher during the summer at a restaurant, drinking beer, and thought it unusual but not out of the question. I mean, can you picture your teachers at a bar or in a casino, or even in less "scandalous" places like at the mall or in line at the DMV? Teaching is definitely a unique (you heard me, unique) job, because children/teenagers are your job and much of your life. It's also hard to remember that teachers are often parents and that parenting priorities are higher. As Kronzer said once, "I love my students, but I love my children more."
What are your thoughts on teachers? Why should this profession subliminally mark them differently from other adults?
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