http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/17/living/parents-student-suspended-sexual-harassment-hugging-teacher/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
17-year old Sam Mcnair hugged one of his teachers and ended up getting a year long suspension from his high school which puts his college plans in jeopardy. He is a senior who plays football and is getting ready for lacrosse and now he is being suspended. The teacher claims that not only did Mcnair hug her, but kiss her neck. Mcnair denies the accusation.
Response
I think this is just a personal space issue elevated to the next level. The teacher claimed that she warned him about hugging and that he kissed her neck but Sam denies it. It is a case of he said she said that could end up costing a kid his future. However, if he did make inappropriate contact with the teacher some measure of discipline should be taken out.
If he did do that, then that is wrong, and he deserved to be suspended.
ReplyDeleteByron Otis-well, he and the teacher didn't necessarily say that he "kissed" her, but that his lips and cheek brushed her neck, which is understandable while hugging someone. The hug doesn't look very sexual, but it looks like he pounced on her, probably attempting to be funny. I think the suspension is completely overreacting, that a reprimand would suffice, and perhaps if he continued the behavior, suspension would be appropriate.
ReplyDeleteIf he did do that, then that is wrong, and he deserved to be suspended.
ReplyDeleteThe above comment was by me. Sorry.
Felicia Padilla 5th period- if what happened is true then he should get punished because he is also putting his teachers job in jeopardy
ReplyDeleteI think that inappropriate behavior should be looked after and punished. He shouldn't have done that. Ashley Barnes 2nd
ReplyDeleteWow! If he did do that then he definitely should be punished, but if its just hearsay, people need to shut up!
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