"In justice shall you judge your fellow human being." -Leviticus 19:15
There are times in our lives when we must make decisions. This is basic, no? We've already made decisions and we'll be making loads more. But some decisions aren't for us to make. We must recognize our own biases and know when it is not fair for us to be making the decision. Sometimes, it is necessary to bring in an unbiased party to decide on our behalf.
In many cases, I believe this is why parents who are teachers at the same school their children attend are rarely given their children as pupils. In cases like this, it is necessary for your two roles (parent and teacher) to be mutually exclusive: you cannot favor your child and ignore the needs of the rest of the class just as you cannot do the opposite.
It is necessary to acknowledge your own biases and to step aside when it is not appropriate for you to decide.
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