harlan
2nd Black Belt
Just to be clear: people are stating that their knowledge and time are worth something, and want to ensure students will stay by charging them money.
As a student...don't you think MY time is worth something? Okay...I pay you for your time and attention and knowledge. I hope you didn't want more...like respect, or gratitude or good attendance or long term committment to your school or art. After all...you get compensated for the time...whether or not a student shows up.
And another thing...just be clear that YOU, as an instructor don't 'get' anything from your students other than cash. Because if you need training partners to keep your skills sharp, or long term students that advance to the point that YOU can work your art...then you are taking without compensating. How do you even THAT out?
As a student...don't you think MY time is worth something? Okay...I pay you for your time and attention and knowledge. I hope you didn't want more...like respect, or gratitude or good attendance or long term committment to your school or art. After all...you get compensated for the time...whether or not a student shows up.
And another thing...just be clear that YOU, as an instructor don't 'get' anything from your students other than cash. Because if you need training partners to keep your skills sharp, or long term students that advance to the point that YOU can work your art...then you are taking without compensating. How do you even THAT out?