The cultural and spiritual prohibition against questioning authority has occasionally allowed systemic abuses—both financial exploitation and sexual misconduct—to go unreported in certain educational institutions.
The absolute authority granted to teachers creates severe power imbalances. When cases of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse occur in schools or pesantren , victims often stay silent. The cultural weight of the teacher's status makes families hesitant to report misconduct, fearing social stigma or spiritual repercussions. The "Honorary Teacher" ( Guru Honorer ) Crisis video mesum guru dan murid updated