It has something to do with “power”. If someone is in a position of authority, in govt., then it’s illegal, regardless of age. Sounds a bit silly to me too.
Well, at least you have a reasonable reason... I doubt that it would stand up to the Supreme Court though. Way too tenuous, especially if she was not actually teaching them.
Actually, this would be a problem for professors in college if this stood. Seems to be rather problematic there...heh.
Unless your name is William Jefferson Blythe Clinton. Then it's OK and "no one's business". Most corporations have rules against that sort of thing as well. It's bad for morale, of everyone else that is. The military has similar regulations. To the point that if a couple is "involved" and one becomes an officer, there is a time limit for them to either get married, or break it off. Most chose to get married.
how about president and intern