![]() I had to own it though: I was letting my heart for helping kids lead me into an empathy trap. I’ve made progress on setting boundaries around time I spend grading and planning, but hearing these words from a friend I respect - who knows me better than just about any other colleague - was a wake up call that I had more work to do.īut they need help navigating life! But I might be the only stable adult in this kid’s life! I could hear my thoughts grasping for the usual justifications that accompany the “Teacher as Savior” myth. My good friend and colleague was referring to something I had been feeling for a while– that I spend a lot of my non-instructional time in conversation with young adults who need to vent, problem solve, or just talk about their life stresses. ![]() “I’ve been meaning to talk to you about how much time you’re sacrificing with kids.” ![]()
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