Parents sue Episcopal School of Dallas over daughter's relationship with teacher

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

I can see that, but isn't that only in effect while the child is at school?

I doubt that 1) they were engaging in intercourse/promoting their relationship during school hours and 2) giving daily updates of their statutory exploits to administrators.

If I introduced you to a guy and told you he was a really great person and you should hang out, and then he steals all your stuff, you're gonna be pissed at me. If I were somehow in a position of authority and told you to hang out with this guy, you might sue me.

No, having a relationship isn't stealing, but it is a violation of trust, ethics, policy and possibly the law.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

If I introduced you to a guy and told you he was a really great person and you should hang out, and then he steals all your stuff, you're gonna be pissed at me. If I were somehow in a position of authority and told you to hang out with this guy, you might sue me.

No, having a relationship isn't stealing, but it is a violation of trust, ethics, policy and possibly the law.

I'd be pissed at him, not you (but I see what you're getting at).

On the other hand, though, it's not as if the school forced them into a relationship. The two started the relationship (hopefully) without any influence from the school.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

I'd be pissed at him, not you (but I see what you're getting at).

On the other hand, though, it's not as if the school forced them into a relationship. The two started the relationship (hopefully) without any influence from the school.

Yeah I was trying to emphasize that I vouched for him.
It may be more of a "should have known" than anything else. But it'll come down the the actual case in court.