Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Maintaining an authoritative position As educators, it is difficult to not over impose authority over children, as it is difficult to not be their friends. As an educator, I find this to be complicated. What solutions do you propose? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Setting clear boundaries is important in any settings. It is also important to show respect for your students life outside of school. I would make boundaries for yourself. Maybe things that you will talk about vs things you will absolutely not mention.