Do you also miss gifting roses and red pens to your favourite teachers on Teachers’ Day in school? While those classroom traditions were sweet, are you sure those were the only teachers who taught you something? Growing up, we also learn several life lessons that don’t come from our school or college professors. They come from parents, siblings, and friends who shape us to become a better version of ourselves.

1. The people we fight with the most

Our parents! While growing up, the generational gap makes us feel as if our parents don’t understand us at all. We feel frustrated whenever we hear them say “I know more about life than you do” and “You’re not wise enough to make your own decisions.” But behind these classic phrases, there lies a fear of watching their children fall. As we grow older, we realise that our parents have perhaps been the greatest teachers we could’ve ever had. Every lesson we learn from them defines our lives. We not only learn to be better humans but also understand the value of relationships by witnessing our parents put in the effort in theirs.

2. The people who really test your patience

Ah, siblings! The most annoying people on the planet with whom we have to share our parents, rooms, and sometimes, closets. But if you stop fighting with them for a second, you’ll see that siblings make you stronger to deal with life. And that’s why they make some of the best teachers in life.

3. The people who spoil you silly

Grandparents! Every time you visit their house, you can be sure you’re going to return with a few extra pounds. But more than that, our grandparents teach us some important lessons about compassion. As a young kid, it isn’t always easy to understand the older generation. But grandparents have some magical ways of putting some much-needed sense in us.

4. The person who is a combination of the above

Your spouse! They can be caring like your parents, annoying like your siblings, wise like your grandparents, and chill like your best friends. Your spouse can give you all the harrowing experiences of dealing with the world, along with the solutions to fix each problem. Even though your spouse joins you in matrimony to be your life partner, they can be one of the best teachers.

5. The people who bring the pressure

Peer pressure! Remember that annoying kid in class who always beat you with better scores? Our peers play a great role in our teenage years. Most kids face the challenges of peer pressure which can impact their entire thought process. But if you learn how to handle peer pressure positively, your peers can help you become a great team leader when the need arises. All the struggles that you go through while competing with your classmates give you that much-needed wisdom for the rest of your life.

6. The people who crib, cry, and laugh with you

Your friends! A great group of friends has the power to guide you in the right direction through some weird yet priceless life lessons. Friends teach you a few good tricks to be badass and allow you the space to grow.

No matter who you come across in your life, every individual has the potential to teach you some worthy lessons. Even strangers on a bus can teach you to be compassionate with their kindness. It’s all a matter of finding the good in everything you experience in life. Life is, after all, a journey of consistent learning!

Now go on, pick up the phone and wish all these people in your life a happy Teachers’ Day!

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