Posted on 06/28/2004 7:54:53 PM PDT by esryle
As for those who say the boy wasn't harmed simply because he enjoyed himself, I have to dissent.
When a crank dealer gives a 14 year old his first free hit, the 14 year old is probably euphoric. He had a real great rush for free, he felt powerful, strong and at the top of the world for hours.
As far as he's concerned it's pleasurable and a nice change of pace. So pleasurable in fact, that he might be willing to pay for a little more.
Of course, the final consequences of getting used to a little crank every day is possible death, certain financial ruin and pain for everyone who cares about you.
But on that first day, he doesn't feel one bit harmed.
Likewise, with this kid, he has now been informed that it is appropriate to betray one's professional responsibilities and one's marriage as long as an exciting sexual encounter is in the offing.
If no penalties for his teacher were involved, he would walk away with the lesson that it doesn't matter who gets hurt or how irresponsible you are - an orgasm justifies all sins.
It is up to adults to channel the potentially destructive desires of adolescents into productive and considerate behavior.
Come on now, FReepers. Think.
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