You don’t know how much it hurts to be disrespected by your students. Some of them treat you like you are nobody, as if you don’t deserve respect, as if your words have no value. They don’t care if their behavior costs you your well-being.

If only they knew how much effort lies behind all of this. They don’t know how many times you felt like giving up. They don’t know how many times you went to the doctor and were diagnosed with nervous exhaustion. They don’t know how many times doctors advised you to quit your job. They don’t know how long your headaches lasted — sometimes up to a week.

Don’t treat your teachers badly. They just genuinely want you to succeed. When teachers stop being demanding, it’s often because they’ve stopped caring. Don’t make your teachers reach that point.

Be a little compassionate. They are human beings too..