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Category: Sexual Orientation
Subject: El Ed teachers
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I'm gay and taught high school and frankly I think a teachers sexual orientation should be left out of the classroom - especially elementary students. You are dealing with kids here and they need a chance to be kids and not worry about any kind of sex. I know a lot of teachers talk about 'teachable moments' etc but I think its a bunch of crap - they are just making excuses so they can bring it up.

Having said that I know gay teachers all over the place. I student taught in a large city and there were a lot of gay teachers it just depends. Parents? As far as parents - I have never had a really bad experience with a parent...most are really good. If you do have a problem with a parent I seriously doubt it will be about your sexual orientation but about how their child is being treated, learning, the childs relationship with peers etc.
Posted:9/17/2004
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Patrick , Ames, IA, United States , 26 , Male , Catholic , White/Caucasian , Gay , Grad Student , Over 4 Years of College
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