All education is despotism. It is perhaps impossible for the young to be conducted without introducing in many cases the tyranny implicit in obedience. Go there; do that; read; write; rise; lie down; will perhaps for ever be the language addressed to youth by age. ÝÝÝ
--William Godwin

Part of the essence of being a student is in voluntary submission to the teacher's authority. While there may be tyranny implicit in this relationship, surely it is a benevolent tyranny?

He should lose those "perhaps"s'Erin.

They might as well get used to it.

Do you do exactly as you please at your job all day? I sure don't.