AI, for lack of a better word, is remarkable. It has quietly transformed how we work, communicate, and navigate everyday life. Some use it to speed up tedious tasks, others seek advice, while some rely on it to draft multi-million dollar project tenders at no cost.

There is a silence in modern classrooms not the quiet of focused minds, but the stillness of something missing. A kind of spiritual absence. A hollowness that hums beneath the structure of schedules, gradebooks, and assessments.

There’s a hidden line in every classroom one most students never quite see, and many teachers don’t realize they’re constantly balancing on. It’s the fine line between being a friend and being an authority. Should teachers be warm and approachable, like a big sibling or trusted mentor? Or should they draw clear boundaries and command respect, like a coach or commanding officer?