Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Teacher/Student "Sex Crimes"

Okay so, I was watching this program about all the "sex crimes" of teacher/student relationships. Now, I can understand how some of the cases are sexual exploitation. However, does that mean all of them are? Sure, many teenage boys have a fantasy of having sex with their 'hot, young teacher', which I think is completely normal. As well as some teenage girls have similar fantasies. But, if these fantasies are played out, as in, the student and teacher have a sexual relationship, how different can their relationship be, than one of a teenager, and an adult the same age as one of those teachers, but of another occupancy? Is it really much different, if say, while I was in high school, I had a sexual relationship with a teacher the age of 25, when I was 16; versus, having a sexual relationship with a 25 year old college student, or office worker (not at the school) while I was 16? I'm not saying that ever happened to me - no, I never had teachers whose age was anywhere close to mine by less than 2 decades. However, I know that situations like that have happened. And, I know of situations where students had sexual relationships with those who were 7 - 10 years older than they were, though not teachers. How different are these relationships, honestly?
Many of these teachers and student claim to be in love as well. Love knows no boundaries! Read my previous post about love - it is no different in this situation. Although, I must say, I do believe that many of the student/teacher sexual relationships are much about love. However, I would not deny that none have love wrapped into them. But nevertheless, I think that if these situations do come up, as many hormones that may be taking over the teenagers minds, I believe it should be up to them. Well, at least those aged 15 or 16 and older. Younger than 16 is pushing it, but a lot of teenagers aged 15 now a days are a lot more intelligent in street smarts than before. Well, actually, I'm really only speaking for my generation.
But anyway, I have to get to class.
So, until next time--