There can be some difficulties when a teacher and students get along a bit too well. This is something I occasionally struggle with, as I am a foreign teacher in an elementary school. As such, most of the students are very curious and friendly towards me, which at times is useful in the classroom, as they are more encouraged to speak with me. However, when it comes to authority and discipline it can be difficult to get them to follow you. I have some students who will occasionally absolutely refuse to behave in class and feel that they can walk over me because I am usually very friendly and forgiving of mistakes, but at those times a clear line has to be drawn about what is appropriate behavior in class and what is unacceptable. As an elementary school teacher, we are not only tasked with standard education, but also familiarizing students with how to behave in school, social expectations outside of their friends/family, and how they should treat and respond to superiors, be it a teacher or a boss later in life. It's an important job, and sometimes it's very difficult to punish a child when you know they just don't understand how the world works, but it's something that has to be done. That being said, sometimes being close with the students is very helpful, especially in a language class because if they aren't comfortable then they often won't speak. I do have to get on them occasionally if they get too comfortable. Occasionally some of my older students will refer to me as "older brother" in a friendly manner, but it has to be clear that I am their teacher foremost, and their teachers should be recognized as teachers.

HI sorry I think I misunderstood you here... You are talking of a rapport with your students... If you are the teacher you are the responsible person and you need to establish your rules...

hi, I think there's nothing much to be worried as a teacher although, you need to set bounderies to your students. you should know where to draw the line! :)

Hi I would like to add also that some student-teacher are better than a teacher with diploma ...

Hello Jane I don't know exactly what you are talking about... but I think if you want to teach in your life you have to start very early... when you are still a student.