[brytlea]

The thing that bothers me about these the most is that parents have the right to expect teachers to protect their kids, not engage in this sort of behavior with them. I was a teacher and I felt that I was to be a role model. Not their friend, not their sexual partner, etc. This is clearly a person in a position of authority abusing that authority, regardless of the sex of either party. It’s why a boss should not solicit sex from an employee (altho it happens).

[napscoordinator]

That is a great post. First of all thank you for teaching. As much as people bash the profession on this site, there are many great teachers who do great work and try to instill values. Second it is bazaar to me that teachers are getting themselves into this type of behavior. Men used to be the ones that went for the young teen girls probably to fulfill some lost childhood or something. But women usually go for older men or at least that is how it used to be...more father figure types. What is it they are looking to for 14 year old boys? It does not make sense.

[redshawk]

>>The thing that bothers me about these the most is that parents have the right to expect teachers to protect their kids, not engage in this sort of behavior with them. I was a teacher and I felt that I was to be a role model. Not their friend, not their sexual partner, etc.>>

Ya know, you are spot on. Thinking back on my teachers, my 5th grade teacher was just like you. She was the best ever.

Not only was she a good teacher, she was also a good protector. She watched out for us kids. Gosh, that was more that 50 years ago.

Sadly, I think the libs have taken control of our school systems and as a result, push their PC ideology and the ‘hate-America’ theme.....

Just my thoughts.

Oh yeah, please don't take offense, I mean, after all, I am a male: NOT guilty.

[Mere Survival]

The thing that bothers me about these the most is that parents have the right to expect teachers to protect their kids, not engage in this sort of behavior with them. I was a teacher and I felt that I was to be a role model. Not their friend, not their sexual partner, etc. This is clearly a person in a position of authority abusing that authority, regardless of the sex of either party. It’s why a boss should not solicit sex from an employee (altho it happens).
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Yup. Teenage boys can be incredibly dangerous, stupid, out-of-control, sexual, etc. Same boy is also vulnerable and childish and needs adults to give them so guidance and safe places in their lives. Like a home. A school. A church etc.