3.      Playing favorites – You will soon realize that there are certain students who require more of your attention than others.    You will soon find out that there are students that you like better than others.  Ignore the temptation to treat these students differently.  When you do not treat students equitably, all students (even the “favorites”) lose respect for you.  Most teachers play favorites.  When students discover that you are different, your troubles will be significantly diminished.