A student comes late to your class. As a teacher, you will

Trying to know why the student is late addresses the cause with understanding before any judgement.

Informing the principal and parents escalates a minor matter prematurely.

Punishing him to set an example is harsh without first knowing the reason.

Treating it as unworthy of attention ignores a possibly genuine difficulty.

Understanding causes before reacting reflects empathy in classroom management.

A single instance of lateness may have a valid, blameless explanation.