However, one particular incident proved that he was not a good teacher, but showed the real problems that any teacher could face. In one of his stories he watches Augies' father “bring him up against the wall, slam him against the wall over and over again” (McCourt 91) and does nothing. As a teacher it is his job to protect his students even if it comes from their own parents. McCourt should have done something to help his student, who was clearly being beaten right in front of him. It's scary as a teacher to know that the thing hurting my students could be the same person who needs to feed and care for them. Another story that struck me in this book is when McCourt was talking to Kevin's mom and tells her "'I have done little for your son'" (McCourt 99) when in reality he impacted Kevin more than knew. As a teacher, our impact on students may be unknown, but we always influence students in some way, shape, or form. McCourt didn't know it at the time, but he changed Kevin's life for the better. He did something that no other teacher has done, give him a chance. The school was not Kevin's favorite, but McCourt did not immediately consider him a bad student, he gave him a chance, which every teacher should do for every student. Finally, the fact that McCourt “suggested she go to college” (McCourt 109) even though the student had attended a vocational and technical high school speaks volumes. Of course, school is preparing her for later life and giving her the opportunity to get a job right away. He is pushing his students to go beyond what is normally expected of them, which is something all teachers should do regardless of where or who they teach. These three moments are moments that any teacher can face, which is extremely scary. Overall, a teacher must always pay attention to his own well-being