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Zoeisright

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3. That is against teacher ethics.

Reply to lookingfortruth (Original post)

Sat May 26, 2012, 09:52 PM

May 2012

That teacher should have known better. That firing was completely justified. Teachers are considered "in loco parentis" and have power over their students.

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Track Coach Fired for taking Senior to Prom [View all] lookingfortruth May 2012 OP

That student must feel terrible now, with her getting fired over it. (n/t) richmwill May 2012 #1

Something can be innocent an inappropriate at the same time. Brickbat May 2012 #2

That is against teacher ethics. Zoeisright May 2012 #3

Married to a 73-year old, can't rule out the temptation geek tragedy May 2012 #4

She can't do that, no matter how innocent it may have been. obamanut2012 May 2012 #5

If proms are about sex they ought to be outlawed. hunter May 2012 #6

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I have to agree with you. pa28 May 2012 #7