Teachers influence in the development of a child's intelligence and social skills The importance of education to child is a matter for debate. Some people think that teachers have a greater influence in the development of children’s intelligence and social skills than their parents. I fundamentally agree with their belief. Most of the knowledge and skills of children acquired from school and teachers play a pivotal role in this process. For one thing, Teachers impart knowledge such as language, mathematics and nature to students. Hence building their complete knowledge system and promoting the development of their intelligence. Furthermore, some special knowledge and skills, for instance music, art , sports, .etc, which needed by professionals for teaching and training, while cannot be offered by generally family. Above all, school is a stage, it contains the social significance of knowledge and skills much more profound and broader than family. teachers is the main actor on the stage. children learn the truth in life and communication methods form teachers’ words and behavior. On the other hand, I admit parents also have a important influence on children’s growing up. Parents can afford to spend money on children’s studing activities and encourage them to overcome difficulties. Some parents can teach some special knowledge and skills to their child, but it rely on the good background of family. To conclude, both teachers and parents have a important influence on children’s growing up. For intelligence and social skills, teachers will take on more responsibility.