George Westinghouse was one of America's greatest inventors. The gigantic Westinghouse conglomerate today bears his name. Without enumerating his future accomplishments, it is enough to say that Westinghouse was given a patent for the rotary steam engine before he was 20 years of age. While it was true that he never did seem to master the art of combing his hair, he did live a fairly productive life. One biography stated that the most significant influence in Edison's childhood years was a mother who believed in him.
Students appreciate an emphasis on rewards rather than punishment.
The teacher that stresses the joy of learning rather than the fear of failing is more successful in motivating a class to higher levels of productivity. This is true whether it is building Christian character or academic growth. Not a Feeling Caring on the part of a teacher involves both time and effort. I have no doubt that those who first passed by the wounded man on the Jericho road felt very sorry for him. Christian school teachers are usually aware of the students who come from less fortunate backgrounds where little compassion was shown.