106. Honoring Students

Talmud Torah 5:11

One’s primary teacher may choose to waive his honor when it comes to any or all of the above; he may do so with any or all of his students. Even though he waives this level of honor, the student is obligated to show him proper respect.

Talmud Torah 5:12

Not only are students required to honor their teacher, a teacher is required to honor his students and to motivate them. The Sages said that the honor of one’s students should be as precious to a teacher as his own. A teacher should protect his students and love them since they are the sons who bring him pleasure in both this world and the Next World.