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writes:During my junior year, I had a chance to meet one of the best teachers ever in my high school career. I took AP Biology with her, and at first I just thought of her as a teacher. As time goes by, I noticed that she is not just a teacher by job, but a teacher at heart. She dedicates her time and efforts in to helping her students, and that is when I realized that I like her more than my other teachers. I tried my best to impress her by reading ahead, completing my assignments before the due date, giving her compliments, and etc. Then, during May 2010 which is the ending of my junior year, my grade was the highest in my whole class. My teacher said she would've nominated me to receive the AP Biology achievement award, if my grade was the highest since March 2010, which was the time she chose the awarded person. I felt a little sad inside, but she said "please know you are the best in this class" then she gave me a hug and so i said "I love you"During summer 2010, I called and emailed her to request a certificate from her for getting the highest mark in class (which would enhance my college applications). She agreed with that. since it is easy to make a certificate at her level of authority. She also would support me if I want the certificate at a school level, in which we have to contact higher authorities (i.e. Principal/Asst principal). During senior year, I go to her classroom every morning to say hi, although I do not have classes with her anymore. This year, I began giving her gifts for New Year, Valentine's Day, Teacher's Day, her birthday, and other occasions. Whenever I have a problem, she would always hug me, comfort me, and tell me to be strong. On Valentine's Day, I wrote her a card, in which I called her "Mama" inside the card. I was so worried that she would not accept it. However, to my surprise, she called herself "mommy" and called me "darling", which is the word I've only heard her call her daughter. She once told me "You are the sweetest girl I've ever met, there is nothing you can do that will make me angry at you"My friends also teased me in various ways about my relationship with her. For example, they would call my teacher by "(my name)'s mom" and would call me by "your secondary daughter" to her. She would also laugh about it. On my birthday, my friends also told me to give her the piece of cake that says "mom". I also call her by "Mommy" as well.My question is, if I will be graduating in 2 months, is it okay to maintain this relationship with her? Am I pushing myself to the limits? Please help me :)
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reader, peytcoll22  +, writes (22 May 2019):
I am actually in the same boat as you. I am a junior in high school and my English teacher is like a second mom to me. She has been through a lot with me and has helped me so much. She is so loving and supports me on whatever I do. But my classmates/friends call me her daughter as a joke and that I am being a kiss up. But really she is a lady who is inspiring me to love school and to become a teacher. I can't even ask her a question nor can I talk to her during class. Without my peers making fun of me and it gets worst as the year goes by. I don't know why everyone hates her but she has even told me "God has sent you to me for a reason, to bring back my passion for teaching". Having her say that meant everything to me and none of my peers ever give her a chance to explain why she gone or why that stuff isn't graded. Because she is human too and has personal problem that she can't share until you give her your trust.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 October 2011): actually first of all, i have a teacher that i love her as a second mother but she doesn't know that. so, how could i tell her that i love her as a second mother?
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 March 2011): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThank you everyone for the help :)WeCanDoIt: Yes, I've asked her if I could keep in touch with her after I graduate from high school (apparently, I have her email, phone number, and address - she lives 10 minutes away from me). She said yes to it.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 March 2011): I had a teacher in Sunday school and she was very doting on me because I was from another school and the others went to the same school. She was always respectful and kind and would call on me when she needed help with the chalkboard or putting chairs up. She even asked me to come by her home sometimes and she'd make up a meal of cheese sandwiches and fruit juice and a special cookie bar that was the best. She gave me the recipe for that which I'm forever grateful because she died several years ago. Teachers are there for a reason. To help you learn and to help you grow to become the best person you can be. Relish the relationship you have with her and maybe she can help mentor you when you get into college. A teacher is a priceless friend to have by your side!
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reader, WeCanDoIt  +, writes (26 March 2011):
 You are so lucky that your teacher thinks the same about you too. I feel the same way about a teacher, I have been having alot of trouble and she has helped me so much.
I asked for help on here, I got the reply that, if I wasn't careful I would loose her for ever. I have never felt so alone.
You are really lucky, it is a shame your friends are quite 'mean' about it.
I don't think it would be weird, you caould ask her nearer the time. Anyway what is the worst she could say...no?
I hope it ends ok for you. Xx
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reader, turbine  +, writes (26 March 2011):
No not at all.....In fact there are very few people like you now who give teachers there due respect. You have taken her on the right pedestal and you should never change your feelings for her. In India teachers are supposed to be given immense respect. They actually take the place of one's parents in school. You will always have her blessings.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 March 2011): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionDon't get me wrong, this is nothing sexual, but I admire her like a second mother. I LOVE the way she hugs me. It makes me feel comforted. I would always look forward to seeing her, talking to her, and do different things to get hugged. Everytime I write her a card, she will say she cried because she was so touched by it.
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