Most people, including teachers, are not informed that someones linguistics are something that is very important to them as a person. It is how they were raised and a part of who they are. If a teacher tell their student that the way they grew up speaking with their friends, family, and loved ones is wrong then the teacher is in for some trouble. The student will begin to resent the teacher for their comments, and will not want to be taught by them. Saying that the way they communicate is wrong would be like saying that your family is wrong and that would not sit well with the student. Teachers must take this into account when teaching, especially if they are young students. The relationships that are formed between families are extremely important to an individual. They are the first relationships that someone forms in their lives. Family is at the roots and at the core of all people, so when another person tells you that they way you and your family is living incorrect and they try to change the way a person does things it hits that person at their core.
If teachers were to take this into consideration when they are teaching children, they may be much more effective in teaching them the material. Most of the time constantly correcting people for their linguistics will only do damage to the student teacher relationships. Which will of course damage the students education. This is why it is important for teachers to keep personal linguistics in mind while teaching students.
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