Is it illegal for a teacher to have a relationship with a student in South Africa?

For us at the Gauteng department of education, the policy is clear. Sexual relations between learners and teachers are prohibited. That is why scores of teachers have been dismissed from their jobs and/or hit with criminal charges for allegedly taking sexual liberties with students.

Can a teacher date a student after they graduate?

In the United States it is considered taboo for a teacher to date their students even after the student graduates. This is for number of reasons, but mostly because of expectations carried over from time in school. Teachers are expected to not think about their students sexually, and for good reason.

Should it be illegal for teachers and students to date?

It is illegal for teachers and students to date, especially when the students are under the age of 18. And this does not only concern teachers and students. Does not matter in what job, sexual relations with a minor is criminal.

Is it legal for an 18 year old to date someone?

First, all US states allow sexual relationships between adults. And 18 is considered an adult in all states as far as I know. HOWEVER, some states have laws against teachers dating students in high school. There’s also Federal laws against sexual harassment that may apply.

Can a teacher have a sexual relationship with a student?

In the absence of state and federal laws expressly prohibiting sexual relationships between teachers and students who are “consenting adults,” at least 18 years of age, some schools have instituted their own internal policies that make the practice unethical and cause for written censure or dismissal.

Is it against the rules for a professor to date a student?

It is not generally against the rules for a professor to be in relationship with a student at another institution. It is not generally against the rules for a professor to be in a relationship with a student that they do not supervise and with whom they were in a relationship prior to that student entering the school.