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To: decimon

Some years ago a friend of mine (a man) was working as a first grade teacher. It was not uncommon for some children to need assistance in the bathroom. Female teachers routinely accompanied both boys and girls to the bathroom. He was told if any of his class needed help he had to summon a female colleague. I am sure this sent an unspoken message to the children that men are not to be trusted. I personally would have found the situation extremely unpleasant and probably would not have worked in such an environment where I was an automatic suspect. But he really liked teaching that age group and suffered throught the suspicion and precautions.


141 posted on 09/08/2007 5:35:32 PM PDT by Burkean
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To: Burkean
Men Bad, Women Good. A moment's glance at that assumption tells us we overtrust women too much around children.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

144 posted on 09/08/2007 5:40:33 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Burkean
But he really liked teaching that age group and suffered throught the suspicion and precautions.

Not saying I approve of the situation but given the situation he was at least spared any greater suspicion or accusations.

148 posted on 09/08/2007 5:43:47 PM PDT by decimon
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