domina asks subs - your self-esteem?

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It does if the lesson is given in a caring manner. But all too many (in all walks of life,) teach condescendingly. Which does no one any good except to the already overblown ego of the 'teacher'... and that is only in the eyes of said 'teacher'.

You are fortunate if you don't have to experience that type of treatment.

Very true. In my case I was going by my own experience, & narrowly focusing on the D/s aspects of it.