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I am in love with my teacher but he recently got married

Question asked by sie (15 years old woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on February 7, 2008 by JP Duc

Sorted in Age difference, High-school, Questions

Hi Sie, Thank you for your question. A teacher-student relationship is a delicate balance, because the teacher, coach, tutor, school staff are in position of trust, authority and dependency. Because of this, a sexual or love relationship cannot exist between student and teacher. Canadian and US laws are very clear about ... Read more.

High Schools Need Lessons on Lesbian and Gay Youth

Article published on March 12, 2003 in GayHealth.com by Jon Garbo

Sorted in Aggression, Creating a safe school environment, Dossiers, High-school

(Vancouver, British Columbia) — Holding schools accountable for anti-gay harassment and violence is an important step toward improving the mental health of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adolescents, according to a presentation at the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) conference August 10th. “Schools are the one institution in our culture that virtually every adolescent [...]

Creating and Supporting a Gay/Straight Alliance

Article published on January 27, 2003 in GALE-BC

Sorted in Creating a safe school environment, Dossiers, High-school

There are many types of support groups for lesbian, gay and bisexual youth. These are often called GAY / STRAIGHT ALLIANCES (also referred to as GSAs). The term “gay” in the title is meant to be inclusive of all lesbian, gay, bisexual (and usually transgender) students; some prefer the terms LGBT or Queer. When the [...]

Making Schools Safe for LGBT Students & Staff

Article published on May 10, 2002 in GLSEN.org by Warren Blumenfeld

Sorted in Creating a safe school environment, Dossiers

1. HEARINGS: Hold public hearings in your community and/or yourstate to access the needs, concerns, and life experiences of LGBTyouth, their families, and school staff. 2. POLICIES: (A) Schools are encouraged to develop policies protecting LGBT students from harassment, violence, and discrimination. (B) Include “Sexual & Gender Orientation” as protected categories in your anti-discrimination policies. [...]

Staff Development on Homophobia Issues

Article published on May 10, 2002 in GLSEN.org by Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

Sorted in Creating a safe school environment, Dossiers

“I’m 17 and I’m gay. Adolescence is hell for me. I am told that my sexuality is something to be ashamed of, something to hide, something evil. I have cowered in my closet in shame and fear. I found myself lying to my parents and friends, being constantly afraid of discovery, and censuring my words [...]