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Originally Posted by Rain Man
From an ethical standpoint I can see it. You don't want someone in a position of power forcing a student to do something to get a grade. But one could argue that the same power differential exists in the workplace, and I think that's a civil issue and not a criminal issue.
So is your 'stupid' statement aimed at the fact that it's a criminal thing for teachers instead of civil? Or do you think it shouldn't even be a civil thing?
Or maybe I have no idea what I'm talking about. I guess I'm saying that I think it's a good idea to have some recourse against people abusing power in this way. I just don't really know the best way to do that.
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I can't speak for the other posters, but you are 100% correct that it should not be accepted for a teacher to sleep with a student. If people want to argue that teachers shouldn't do jail time for sleeping with a student that is of legal age, I'd agree with that. Just take their teaching license. There is a definite power imbalance between teachers and students. Age shouldn't excuse it.