nana841121 Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 Say, a single 26-year-old guy who just achieved his PHD and became a lecturer in an university. one of his students who is a 18-year-old freshman chased him. he accepted , and broke up with his GF, and got together with this student. Do you think it's against the teacher's ethic ? I need advice and poll , please
beanzmom Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 Higher education is different. Where it would be highly unethical for a teacher/student relationship in high school (where many students are 18 or even 19 years old as seniors), in college it's not the same concern. While there is an ethical commitment that is unsaid on the part of the teacher to treat their partner/student with the same rules and requirements as the other students, I think that, as long as the student is of age and there is consent on both parts, there should not be any issues. To me, it's like being in a work relationship. NOW that being said, if the teacher pursued the student, promised them high grades in exchange for "favors", that would be a whole other animal. But it seems as if this relationship is purely between the two people. Nothing more.
Noralu Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 I think as long as they are clear on the fact that by pursuing you they won't be getting any special treatment as your student, it should be fine. For your sake you should probably just make sure that they haven't chased you simply to help them get better grades. Also you have to bear in mind the different situations which could arise from this situation, what would happen if things don't work out or if you found out they had cheated on you with someone in one of your classes could you still be unbiased with a broken heart? I don't mean to be negative but she is a college student after all. But other than that I agree your both adults and it is more like a work relationship.
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