Is it hipocritical

Originally posted by Aynat
I wonder if some of the tolerance shown for female molesters of children is due to the societal belief that woman do not engage in sex for sex alone but due to a strong emotional bond?

It intrigues me that male posters have cited a fantasy of being initiated by an older woman into sex . Because a common female fantasy is that of being initiated by an older more experienced man.

I can't answer that, instead I'll try a different tack; a teacher is supposed to be unbiased towards his/her students. Each essay or test submitted should be judged on its own merits, not on some secret bond that may exist between the teacher and the student. If a teacher forges an emotional bond with one student, then that teacher is at risk of losing his/her good judgement in regards to fairly grading each students work.
I think this is true regardless of the genders involved.

Originally posted by Delmer
Nor does it make a difference if both parties are willing participants.

imho, it does make a significant difference. Take me for example (not that I have/had a relationship with any of my teachers): I'm 16 years old and in year 11. Some of my teachers are only 10 years older than me, that's not such a huge difference. Now, let's assume we both have a crush on each other and we both know it. In that case, there's two possibilities: either we have a relationship, or we decide "it wouldn't be right" and don't. BUT, in either case it wouldn't be a normal student-teacher relationship.
Also, where does a "breach of trust" start? Sex doesn't necessarily have to be involved, so where do you start jugding?
Also, at least in Germany, no student finishes school before they turn 18 (I'm the youngest in my class and I will nearly be 19 before I get done). So would that be ok then? Legally speaking, we'd both be adults!

In my opinion, with the rules we have today, this is not as serious a problem as it is portrayed. If it is against a student's wishes, all he/she has to do (at least in Germany) is to open his/her mouth and the teacher will be suspended until the matter has been investigated. I know that if a teacher I didn't like tried anything, I wouldn't hesitate to slap him. I wouldn't complain though if it was a one-time action, as the consequences really are heavy. I'd only go to the principal if it happened again.
Come to think of it, it's pretty dangerous for teachers. To get a teacher kicked off school, all you need is two students who want him kicked off... one of them lingers behind and falls around his neck, in that instant the other one walks through the door (eg "forgot pencil case"😉. First one slaps the teacher, both of them go complain... and it's bye-bye for the teacher.

And no, I don't think it's hypocritical-generally, sex tends to have less emotional value for most boys than for girl. All of the above obviously applies only when both participants are willing.

Call me a slut, but I don't hold anything against student-teacher relationships.

Angie