I think there is a difference in one or two children and a classroom full of children.

I had a group of 22 4th graders on a tour yesterday and believe me...I was Ms. Lastname and needed that and more!

I have developed tremendous admiration for teachers - and have learned to quickly spot a group the teacher has under control and those that are not.

I also think parents who chaperone should be with a different group than the one their child is in. The quality of the tour is directly related to the authority of the chaperones.

(And...truthfully I do not care if the child loves me or not. I am there to help them learn something...)