In chapters 3 & 4, how do you think teachers were valued in the "community?"

In The Giver, the community is
totally socially conditioned and controlled, right down to sexual impulses. Teachers are
valued for their reinforcement of social conditioning and social acceptable behavior. In
chapter three, Jonas--on a lark--grabs an apple from a snack table and tosses it to his
friend, Asher, beginning a simple game of catch. However, this act breaks the rules and
is acknowledged publicly over the community's loud speaker later that day. In essence,
Jonas is chastised without being mentioned by name.

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"Attention, this is a reminder to male elevens
that objects are not to be removed from the recreation area and that snacks are to be
eaten, not hoarded..."
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Jonas responds by
discarding the apple and making an apology to the Recreation Director. Children in the
community are required to apologize to teachers for any
misdeeds.

The apple event is integral to the story because
it is the first time Jonas shows himself as being different, even though he doesn't
realize it. As he throws the apple, he noticed its color flash. We later discover he has
seen the color red for the first time. All others in the community, except the Giver,
see ony in black and white.