Sink or Swim

I was reading through chapter two and I couldn't help but think of several teachers that I have worked with this year that become the lifeguards as soon as I show up. I jump in to swim with the students and the teacher that is supposed to be working either becomes the lifeguard or turns tail and runs out of the room! My job is not to do their job for them, but to help them become better equipped and have more tools in their tool belt to deal with difficult situations. Not gonna lie, there are times when I would like to turn tail and run or sit on the sidelines as well. That's not what I was hired to do though! I'm a swimmer!