Do we truly give teachers the respect they deserve, or is the reality quite the opposite? We glorify them in speeches, calling them 'Nation Builders' or 'Spiritual Fathers', but our social behaviour often tells a different story. Teaching is widely viewed as a fallback profession rather than a respected career choice. When such a mindset prevails, the education of children rests on weak foundations. Classrooms may continue to function, syllabi may be completed, and examinations may be held, but the true spirit of learning suffers and remains incomplete, as the development of character and moral behaviour often lags. This deficiency gradually weakens nations from within, leading to corruption, dishonesty and unethical practices in society.

Teaching is described as a noble responsibility, but the treatment of teachers rarely matches this description. They are expected to produce disciplined, ethical and competent citizens while often working with limited resources, low salaries and minimal social appreciation. Society demands excellence from teachers but hesitates........

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