A question for male school teachers?

Question

what would you say to a year 10 student who had a massive crush on you ?

and how would you tell them what your feelings are on the subject

would you let them down gently

would you just ovoid the

what?

real serious responses plz

Answer 1

By no means am I hot or anything, but I deal with this all the time.  Many of the young ladies I teach do not have adult male figures in their life and so they lock onto any older male who shows them attention.

I make occasional jokes to my classes as a whole about how teachers get in trouble these days and how inappropriate that type of relationship is.  I also make sure that my department chair is aware of any little nicknames that are floating around about me or what have you.

I would never address it directly with the student unless the student brought it up and asked me to respond.  Even then I would basically just say that I know that being a teenager sucks and it is a confusing time and all that.  I'd let them know that I love them, but in an appropriate manner and try to move past it.

Answer 2

I think it would be best to ignore it and have a talk to someone who is above you and inform them of the situation to cover yourself, also they maybe able to advice you on how best to handle it.

Answer 3

HI, I know you asked for male teachers to answer this question but, i would mention this to the head of department, and see what he/she advises, i would not say anything to the student as they could get upset and make a mountain out of a molehill. Just ignore it until you have spoken to head of department/ year.

Answer 4

you misspelt "Avoid" i take it your a student in this situation?

Answer 5

i agree with charmed

Answer 6

I would ignore it myself as most young people change their romantic interests very quickly and its most likely a passing fancy, an imaginary romantic infatuation for a older/father/leader type figure.

If it persisted I would and have spoken to my department head to make them aware of the issue and gauge their advice based upon the issue and student.

Then I would address it only if it were addressed by the student first and explain how I understand the attraction but explain how its not appropriate. I would be respectful at all times during this discussion.

Under no circumstances/morals would I ever consider acting upon it, being in a room alone with the student, letting myself be placed in a questionable situation, atmosphere, etc..

When I taught at the university level, I had several female students offer sexual favors for passing grades, A's etc... I refused all and reported everyone of them to the dean. Some were expelled for their actions.