Where is the authority? [EN/PT]

Being a teacher is not an easy task. In addition to the great responsibility of imparting the correct knowledge, dealing with people, in this case students, coordination, and even parents, requires flexibility and good communication skills. Often, the salary paid does not even match this responsibility, depending on the place or country where the profession is practiced. But the big question remains: is the teacher the highest authority only inside the classroom, or should this authority also exist outside it, if they witness something wrong being done by a student?

To answer this question, I need to go back in time a little, when I was about 10 years old and lived in a small town. There was also a small school there, and some of the teachers lived in the town itself or in the surrounding area. The authority of teachers at that time was unquestionable. Inside the classroom, they were the law, and we were genuinely afraid of doing something wrong. Even outside of school, if we were on the street and a teacher saw us doing something mischievous, something typical of children, we would certainly feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. That authority extended beyond the classroom, and we did not want, under any circumstances, to be someone whose actions were disapproved of by a teacher.

Today, that seems like a thing of the past. I believe that respect has been lost over time, and comparing it to the stories my mother told me, it is clear that this authority has been diminishing more and more. Nowadays, we see many news stories and reports of people who simply do not care what the teacher says, does, or advises. In many cases, this authority no longer exists even within the classroom. Outside of it, then, it is unlikely to be respected. It may be that in some situations, depending on the student or the region, things still work differently, but in most cases, the teacher's word ends up being irrelevant.

Deep down, the question is not exactly whether or not teachers should exercise their authority outside the classroom. The issue is that if a teacher witnesses something wrong, they cannot simply remain silent and pretend they did not see it. And this applies not only to teachers, but to any citizen. Of course, some teachers may, in certain cases, have a false sense of power and try to demand something outside the school context, but honestly, that is not even the biggest problem. The student can simply choose to disrespect the teacher and continue doing what they were doing, and the teacher, depending on the severity of the situation, can do little or nothing. In this scenario, authority ends up having no real weight.

It is sad to say, but it seems that respect has faded over time. Teachers, professionals who are so important in our lives, have been losing the authority and prestige they once had. It is impossible to generalize completely; it may be that in some schools the reality is still different, and I really hope it is. But, ultimately, what can be said is that the teacher is indeed the highest authority in the classroom and, regardless of the place, should be respected.


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Ser professor não é uma tarefa fácil. Além da grande responsabilidade de transmitir o conhecimento correto, lidar com pessoas, no caso, alunos, coordenação e até mesmo os pais, exige jogo de cintura e boa comunicação. Muitas vezes, nem mesmo o salário pago condiz com essa responsabilidade, dependendo do lugar ou do país onde se exerce a profissão. Mas a grande questão que fica é: o professor é a autoridade máxima apenas dentro da sala de aula ou essa autoridade também deveria existir fora dela, caso ele presencie algo errado feito por um aluno?

Para responder a essa pergunta, preciso voltar um pouco no tempo, quando eu tinha cerca de 10 anos e morava em uma cidade pequena. Lá também havia uma escola pequena, e alguns dos professores moravam na própria cidade ou nos arredores. A autoridade dos professores naquela época era indiscutível. Dentro da sala de aula, eles eram a lei, e tínhamos medo real de fazer algo errado. Mesmo fora da escola, se estivéssemos na rua e um professor nos visse fazendo alguma bagunça, coisa de criança, com certeza ficávamos desconfortáveis e sem graça. Aquela autoridade era algo que se estendia para além da sala de aula, e não queríamos, de forma alguma, ser alguém cujas atitudes fossem desaprovadas por um professor.

Hoje, isso parece coisa do passado. Acredito que esse respeito foi se perdendo com o tempo e, comparando com as histórias que minha mãe contava, é evidente que essa autoridade vem diminuindo cada vez mais. Nos dias atuais, vemos muitas notícias e relatos de pessoas que simplesmente não se importam com o que o professor diz, faz ou orienta. Em muitos casos, essa autoridade já não existe nem mesmo dentro da sala de aula. Fora dela, então, dificilmente será respeitada. Pode ser que em algumas situações, dependendo do aluno ou da região, as coisas ainda funcionem de forma diferente, mas, na maioria dos casos, a palavra do professor acaba sendo irrelevante.

No fundo, a questão não é exatamente se o professor deve ou não exercer sua autoridade fora da sala de aula. A questão é que, se um professor presencia algo errado, ele não pode simplesmente ser omisso e fingir que não viu. E isso não vale apenas para professores, mas para qualquer cidadão. É claro que alguns professores podem, em certos casos, ter uma falsa sensação de poder e tentar exigir algo fora do contexto escolar, mas, sinceramente, isso nem chega a ser o maior problema. O aluno pode simplesmente escolher desrespeitar e seguir fazendo o que estava fazendo, e o professor, dependendo da gravidade da situação, pouco ou nada poderá fazer. Nesse cenário, a autoridade acaba não tendo um peso real.

É triste dizer isso, mas parece que o respeito tem se esvaído com o tempo. Professores, profissionais tão importantes em nossas vidas, vêm perdendo aquela autoridade e prestígio que eram muito mais fortes antigamente. Não dá para generalizar completamente, pode ser que em algumas escolas a realidade ainda seja diferente, e eu realmente espero que seja. Mas, no fim das contas, o que se pode afirmar é que o professor é, sim, a autoridade máxima dentro da sala de aula e, independentemente do lugar, deveria ser respeitado.


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I believe that we all faced the same thing when we were kids. Teachers had their authority both in school and outside school. Today the reverse is the case.
Thanks alot dor shari

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Most times when students are corrected for what they did, they in turn involve their parents who instead of finding out from the teacher what happens haress the teacher at their own accord.
This is sad!

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The respect the students have for their teachers helps them to not do something they think the teacher would disapprove. That's really important to help them understand what's good and wrong at young age.

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What we feed children's mind at home also matters . Some kids aren't trained to respect adults outside their home and in school and that's why it's common nowadays to see students challenge teachers for disciplining them outside the school environment.it is what it is

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Exactly my point! Life has changed from when we were still students and the sight of the teacher ordinarily commands fear and respect unlike now that students doesn't even regard teachers anymore

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Most times when students are corrected outside some students can be rude and you do not value their teachers they go to their parents and fabricate lies just so they can put the teachers in trouble and some parents are not sensible enough to ask the teachers what exactly happens they just jump into conclusion on crucify this teachers

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Some teachers tend to overstep their boundaries sometimes. Dealing with kids can be a rollercoaster and as a teacher, you have to find their soft spot and hit on it.

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Indeed, teachers and the teaching profession have lost their authority. Thanks for sharing.

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