Posted on 07/08/2004 5:33:18 AM PDT by presidio9
NEW YORK If Debra Lafave is convicted of sexual misconduct and lewd exhibition, the middle school teacher will be part of a frightening trend: A report to Congress Wednesday found that one in every 10 school-age kids endures sexual misconduct by a teacher or other school employee.
Lafave is accused of having sex with a 14-year-old student at least five times at her home, at school and in the back of her SUV.
The student identified butterfly and Chinese letter tattoos on Lafave's body for investigators.
The 23-year-old reading specialist at Greco Middle School near Ocala, Fla., turned herself into authorities Monday, accompanied by her attorney.
I don't doubt he was a willing participant. Hence, I made the comment I can understand why he want to have sex with her. At 14 hormones are raging(so their probably wasn't much coaxing if any at all), what I don't understand is her, as an alleged college educated adult who should know better, seeing any kind of sexual attraction to this boy of 14. After all, she couldn't possibly expect him to play the part of a man. What if she had gotten pregnant by this boy?
There is nothing anyone can say that is going to make her look good in this situation, action wise. Yes, she is an attractive young woman. If I were 14, I would have a crush on her. If she came on to me I would probably have conceded. You would expect this behavior from a 14 year old. You would not expect this from someone 23 years old, male or female.
Molested? Have you ever been a 14 year old boy?
Well, she was the originator of the staetment, "550 cord, chafes the wrists but who's complaining?"
and dont forget about the gas for the Pinto...
It's not about feelings. It's about the morality and the law.
I agree.
This kid lived the fantasy of 98.87% of all 14 year-old American males.
Besides, if he wasn't totally willing, there is no way they could have had sex.
Gotta treat my ladies TOP-SHELF!
Surprised me as well.
It was a 48.57 bill for dinner and drinks.
I stood up and started unfolding my wallet and she goes ballistic onme in the place at the table.
I seriously started looking around for Rod Serling.
Or even Alan Funt.
Gene Simmons couldn't have said it better!
OKers.
See you when you get back.
Have a sneeking feeling this thread is gonna go for awhile.
I bet! My head just spins thinking of a night out with you, Laz.
So tell me (If I EVER got so lucky) would the restaurant you took me to have tablecloths?
No, but if the management at Taco Bell doesn't mind, I'll spread a (kinda ratty, slightly stained) towel on the table for us!
PULLIN' OUT ALL THE STOPS, BABY!
You'r dating the wrong kind of girls.....;)
Well, la-de-da. I didn't know the Queen of England posted on FR. I suppose you also expect to be taken to a restaurant that has METAL knives and forks, too?
I can't quite afford candles, but I'll keep lighting matches for that romantic mood thingy!
Not only that, she is in a position of trust as a teacher. You send a child to school to learn, to interact with others, and to instill values that are hopefully first being taught in the home. I don't count "tagging the teach" as learning to interact with others.
This woman met this student by virtue of her position in a school system. She abused the trust that was placed in her to educate students - not sleep with them. If she is so utterly unable to not control her urges to push the envelope, then she does not belong teaching children. Thank goodness that if she is convicted of the charges made against her, she will not be able to teach in any state.
ONE IN EVERY TEN! Give me a flying break. Ridiculous.
Nothing says class quite like "Drive-Thru" window.
So where would we go after dinner? Drinks? Theatre? Club?
Well, either I'm inexrably attracted to the psychotic types, or the psychotic types are inexorably attracted to me.
(Case in point, the 'date' with the closet S&M dominatrix.)
And they usually are lovely people, friendly, warm, caring and outgoing.
At least until everyone else is out of sight and the doors are shut.
I joke about being an EVIL magnet.
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