Are there things you'd share with a teacher that you'd never tell your own parents?

Are there things you'd share with a teacher that you'd never tell your own parents?
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She has no business being offended. I have four kids, and they control the information I get about them. Since they know I never snoop, and I don’t even ask questions on certain topics, they seem to be more free to tell me what would otherwise be secrets. Your mom has to learn to back off. I’d hide that notebook well, if I were you.
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