[@TimeMasterX] The worst part is there's no reason for the Robins not to be written like that. Dick is one of the world's best acrobats even at 12, plus who knows what other skills he could pick up at the circus? Knife throwing, slight of hand etc. Jason was born and raised in the streets and can hold his own on top of being street savvy. Tim is a genius and a potential Olympic level athlete before working under Batman. At least two out of three of the above determine Bruce Wayne is Batman without help. There's no reason for them to play 'Sidekick in Defense'  other than plot demands it most of the time.