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Old Jun 21, 2016, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by justafriend306 View Post
I completely understand this. I know several male teachers. They feel they are under extra scrutiny owing to their gender and are always vigilant about watching their behaviour less they might be accused of something. Like accidentally brushing against a student will cause some parent to jump to a nasty conclusion. They tell me too that it isn't just the innuendo they are feaarful of but even such things as discipling a student or giving out a poor grade.
I agree, I am very cautious with not just the touching part, but correcting students that may be misbehaving since I feel like others may find it out of line or unnecessary.