I agree with the statement . For examples , in the ancient China , teachers were very respected by their students and the students' parents . Only people from rich family can go to school and receive education . When teacher was teaching , if a student did the wrong thing , teacher can use ruler to hit him . But nowadays , teachers don't have so much power . There are many limits for them .They are forced to hit students , and students can argue with their teachers .Although teachers' speaking are good for them . Also , some teachers' salaries are too low to make them live happier and more relaxing . What's more , the male teachers are less and less . In this way , we can see that teacher were more appreciated and valued by society in past than they were nowadays .