Court OK's sex between teachers and 18 year olds

I really don't see anything wrong in it. Why criminalise someone for having it away with someone above the age of consent?

His teaching contract will probably (or should) stipulate that a relationship with a student would be a breach of professional standards and likely lead to a dismissal if proven.

Storm in a teacup.
 
Besides, with America's massive child obesity problem i'm amazed that there are any attractive students out there for teachers to have sex with.
 
Me too uscitizen. But then none of my teachers would have been "my cup of tea" had I been so inclined.
 
I think that there is something kind of icky about a high school teacher screwing a student, even if they did turn 18, but once you go to college, then it's Ok. I don't think many people would go to college if you couldn't sleep with your professors.

But as long as they are 18, even if they are still in high school and it's icky and I think, highly unprofessional, it shouldn't be illegal.
 
Superfreak said:
While it should certainly be legal, it would remain unethical. The teacher has a position of authority over the student.
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I agree with this and that is why I agree with charver's response. I began teaching when I was 21 and not married. There were definitely opportunities if I had wanted to take advantage of them. The "position of authority" has to come into play. It isn't right (ethical) but a person shouldn't go to jail over it.
 
leaningright said:
I agree with this and that is why I agree with charver's response. I began teaching when I was 21 and not married. There were definitely opportunities if I had wanted to take advantage of them. The "position of authority" has to come into play. It isn't right (ethical) but a person shouldn't go to jail over it.
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SF would totally take advantage of it, don't listen to his bs. You should see the stories he has tried on me. One week, ohh, I've been impotent for ten years, but every time I think of you it moves, you're like a Helen Keller miracle worker for penises. Another week it's, ohhh, I'm handicapped and they say I may never get out of this wheelchair, and if I had only one wish it would be to have one last you know what.

Thank God he's not a teacher.
 
leaningright said:
I agree with this and that is why I agree with charver's response. I began teaching when I was 21 and not married. There were definitely opportunities if I had wanted to take advantage of them. The "position of authority" has to come into play. It isn't right (ethical) but a person shouldn't go to jail over it.
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exactly... it is no different than a boss hooking up with a subordinate. Unethical, but not illegal.
 
Darla said:
I think that there is something kind of icky about a high school teacher screwing a student, even if they did turn 18, but once you go to college, then it's Ok. I don't think many people would go to college if you couldn't sleep with your professors.

But as long as they are 18, even if they are still in high school and it's icky and I think, highly unprofessional, it shouldn't be illegal.
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Not any more! There's also always the issue of sexual harrassment, because the teacher or professor is in a position of authority and may influence the grades a student receives. We're required to sit through this mind-numbing "refresher" course on sexual harrassment and other EEOC concerns every two years. It was our turn last month.

A friend of mine at another institution had an attractive female student approach him and say that she'd do anything to pass his course. He asked, "Anything?" She replied, with emphasis, "Anything!!" He said, "Even study?" She stormed out of his office. Whether or not she dropped the class I don't know, but here's the irony: it was a Medical Ethics course.

As someone else said, though, it doesn't have to be illegal, but may be against university policy, and a faculty member's appointment may be terminated and/or tenure revoked.
 
Thorn said:
Not any more! There's also always the issue of sexual harrassment, because the teacher or professor is in a position of authority and may influence the grades a student receives. We're required to sit through this mind-numbing "refresher" course on sexual harrassment and other EEOC concerns every two years. It was our turn last month.

A friend of mine at another institution had an attractive female student approach him and say that she'd do anything to pass his course. He asked, "Anything?" She replied, with emphasis, "Anything!!" He said, "Even study?" She stormed out of his office. Whether or not she dropped the class I don't know, but here's the irony: it was a Medical Ethics course.

As someone else said, though, it doesn't have to be illegal, but may be against university policy, and a faculty member's appointment may be terminated and/or tenure revoked.
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I can totally understand that. And for the record; I only got involved with one of my professors, swear to God. And it was probably terribly wrong.
 
Thorn said:
Not any more! There's also always the issue of sexual harrassment, because the teacher or professor is in a position of authority and may influence the grades a student receives. We're required to sit through this mind-numbing "refresher" course on sexual harrassment and other EEOC concerns every two years. It was our turn last month.

A friend of mine at another institution had an attractive female student approach him and say that she'd do anything to pass his course. He asked, "Anything?" She replied, with emphasis, "Anything!!" He said, "Even study?" She stormed out of his office. Whether or not she dropped the class I don't know, but here's the irony: it was a Medical Ethics course.

As someone else said, though, it doesn't have to be illegal, but may be against university policy, and a faculty member's appointment may be terminated and/or tenure revoked.
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Students that are not getting the same considerations as the partner can also sue for harassment.
 
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