Communication and Relationship Building in Public Contexts

👫 Can Teachers and Students Be Friends?

Queenie C. Abugan

👉Yes, they can be friends. I see nothing wrong about it as long as they still keep each other's space. Although the teacher is in a position of authority, the relationship can work out if they have equal amount of respect with each other. After all, we are human beings, we can be friends with anyone, regardless of age gap, position, and gender.

Jonina Ria B. Burgos

👉In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with building friendship between a teacher and a student since having to build relationships and a connection to students can make teaching more engaging and captivating. With this, it is easier for the teacher to understand their students. However, there should be a line that both sides should never cross and should still maintain the proper student and teacher relationship and also have to respect each other and don’t violate each other’s space.

Mark Xander H. Malbas

👉Yes, as long as the respect for each other is there then teachers and students can be friends. Teachers are treated like our second parents in our second home, and based on my experience back in high school when I do have problems in life or I am having a difficulty time I will go to my adviser and ask advice on what is the best thing to do and weigh things out to get the best decision. Without the teacher's help and guidance I maybe crossed the wrong path and choose the wrong direction. With this sole reason I can say that teachers and students can be friends as long as there is boundaries and respect.

Arman B. Normandia

👉Yes, teachers and students can be friends since this is a way to have a strong communication bond between the two. This also allows the students to learn more effectively. This make the class more interactive and fun.

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