Crossing the Line (Compassion)

Mixes opinions of students and teachers with a single narrative about a teacher deeply involved in a student's difficulties to explore the issue of teacher involvement in students' personal lives. Follows the teacher's attempts to help a young girl deal with a suspected pregnancy which may be the result of an interracial dating situation the teacher herself promoted. Shows the personal feeling of worth gained by the teacher and her confused feelings about vandalism, obscene calls, and students "going too far" in practical jokes which result from her open, casual relationship. Uses the personal experiences of other teachers to clarify their stand on involvement and presents situations objectively, labeling no action right or wrong., Mixes opinions of students and teachers with a single narrative about a teacher deeply involved in a student's difficulties to explore the issue of teacher involvement in students' personal lives. Follows the teacher's attempts to help a young girl deal with a suspected pregnancy which may be the result of an interracial dating situation the teacher herself promoted. Shows the personal feeling of worth gained by the teacher and her confused feelings about vandalism, obscene calls, and students "going too far" in practical jokes which result from her open, casual relationship. Uses the personal experiences of other teachers to clarify their stand on involvement and presents situations objectively, labeling no action right or wrong.