TED: What kids can teach adults about asking for help | YeYoon Kim

The video shares a kindergarten teacher's journey of learning about the importance of asking for help. Through the story of a student named Sam, the teacher discovers the privilege and power dynamics involved in being asked for help. The narrative transitions to the teacher's professional life, highlighting challenges with setting boundaries and the eventual realization of personal burnout. The video concludes with a call to embrace vulnerability and seek help when needed, emphasizing that asking for help is a gift and a privilege.

Reflect on the teacher's experience with volunteers. What challenges did they face in setting boundaries?

What coping mechanisms did the teacher use to deal with stress and burnout?

In what ways did the teacher's perspective on asking for help change after their own experience of needing help?