By Tita Dulce Festin-Baybay
That’s Right

That’s right, Kidsters. What is the first thing we say when we enter the classroom?  It’s “Good morning Teacher!” isn’t it? Do you know what this means when you greet your teacher in this manner?

First of all, you show her respect and politeness. You show her that you are a well-brought up Kidster with good manners. This is actually a compliment to your Daddy and Mommy. Showing respect and greeting people are signs of good upbringing and shows that you come from a good family.

I also want to emphasize in this essay that you must always be obedient to your teachers. Remember that they are there to open your minds to new things. Our teachers are also there to guide us on what books to read, how to use numbers, how to behave, and many other things. Many teachers have also served as inspiration to many students who became famous when they grew up.  I remember one of my teachers, a nun, who really inspired me to become a writer and to always read books.  Sister Rosario of the Religious of the Assumption taught literature in such an interesting and inspiring manner that I became what I am today in my work mostly because of her.  I also remember reading somewhere about how some students were laughing at their old teacher, whom they thought lived in a boring world of teaching science every year.

These students would laught at this old science teacher and even mocked her manner of dressing and how she can ever inspire anybody.  Then one day, a world famous scientist visited their school and all the students were so impressed with this scientist.  In the middle of her visit, the scientist looked for this science teacher who was being mocked by the students.  In front of everyone, this famous scientist announced that were it not for this science teacher who taught her in high school, she would not be what she is today, a world famous scientist.  And it was all because of the inspiration of her science teacher.  The students who were mocking this teacher could only hide in shame.  So remember, Kidsters, always respect your teachers!