Those basic principles are what makes or breaks an education in many cases, including mine.  I went from flunking to honors, when my input was allowed.

1. Mutual respect that includes awe for the mutual teaching and learning.

2. Passion for the subject.

It´s also a great lesson for parenting and I still feel my son is my best teacher, even though he won´t realize it until he becomes a parent.

Our knowledge has surpassed our wisdom. -Charu Saxena.