common mistakes
common mistakes by instructors are they get too comfortable with the students, and become too friendly to them. That interferes with them trying to keep their perspective straight.
I don't think you crossed the line. She was another person in need, and I don't think that suggests favoritism because you likely would have done that for anyone or any of the other students. I think the key is to ask yourself whether you would treat all students the same way with impartiality, and that should help in those kinds of judgment calls.
You're right of course but can there some allowance for a bit humanity? Last Thursday I walked out of school looking forward to the Holiday break. In the parking lot I ran into one of my students crying on the phone. It seems that her ride home had forgotten her. Anyway, I ended up giving her a little money for the bus fare. Did I cross that venerable instructor - student line?
I agree with you. There should be a distinct line between students and instuctors.
