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16 and in love with my teacher...

Former Member · 2012-12-08 16:01:32

Hey, Well basically I'm 16 and dating a man who works with in my school. He doesnt work for the school but runs a buisness which is based in the building. I know it sounds really dodgy but it's just how it is. Anyway I was wondering if anyone knows if it's illigal for me to be dating him? Since he's not employed by the…

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Former Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru

December 2012

Whowhere wrote: »

A position of trust is any position in an educational institution where a person has some sort of responsibility over a child under the age of 18. I'd have thought in this case, it would apply to him, especially if he does any sort of teaching work.

But like SCC says, he sounds like a weirdo. Someone that age should know better.

In addition, anyone working in a school in any position should know better. Even IT techs and administrative staff will know to keep the hell away from the kids. So the fact that he's not, does raise some questions.

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