Harford County classroom helper charged with sex abuse

[Smokey 1]

I have some rather shocking news for you. The male and female minds are not wired the same. Emotionally, culturally, mentally, and yes sexual we are different creatures. I would not think this kind of relationship is good for a 15 year Bogor girl, but yes, I do think it is worse for a girl.

Do you believe the females are not willing partners and don't initiate any of these encounters?

[demopublican]

Do you believe none of the females are willing partners?

No. I never said that. Can't say that I have any real expertise of knowledge.
My gut would tell me that some were. Although they were manipulated in a lot of those cases.

[Smokey 1]

No. I never said that. Can't say that I have any real expertise of knowledge.
My gut would tell me that some were. Although they were manipulated in a lot of those cases.

I was consistently hit on by female students when I was a substitute; no manipulation would have been required.

[Eastside Terp]

if found guilty she should do the same prison time as a man would for having sex with a 15 yo girl .......

[demopublican]

I was consistently hit on by female students when I was a substitute; no manipulation would have been required.

I suspect that the there is a difference between flirtatious teens and adult sexual attraction.

[demopublican]

if found guilty she should do the same prison time as a man would for having sex with a 15 yo girl .......

I agree.

[Eastside Terp]

I agree.

there seems to be a run on this sort of pedophilia in the past decade .......

probably the glamorization of the "cougar" mentality and the attitude of folks like many on this board that think its cool ...........

[Smokey 1]

I suspect that the there is a difference between flirtatious teens and adult sexual attraction.

Some were more than flirtatious. The fact is there isn't as much difference as some would like to believe between the sexes. The double standard is not warranted based on my experience. And you are right, the law should treat both the same.

[demopublican]

Sorry dude, I am we'll aware that both sexes have drives but the fact remains that the sexes are not the same. Deny as you might.
Some is cultural, some is hormonal, some in genetic, some is mental, most of it is individual. But it is all real.

[Smokey 1]

Sorry dude, I am we'll aware that both sexes have drives but the fact remains that the sexes are not the same. Deny as you might.
Some is cultural, some is hormonal, some in genetic, some is mental, most of it is individual. But it is all real.

Of course there are differences between the sexes but not in these cases. Your ideas are antiquated and sexist. Females don't need more protection than males do. The double standard is wrong and if a male teacher gets 20 years for having sex with a student then so should a female teacher.

[demopublican]

Ok. I agree legally. But I disagree that the human sexuality is the same for men and women.

[Smokey 1]

Ok. I agree legally. But I disagree that the human sexuality is the same for men and women.

I am not saying that the sexuality is the same. I am saying that the females want it as much as the males do and there is no reason to give them more protection than males. I know that there are some daddies out there that think their little princesses are innocent little angels and they should be given more protection but that just isn't reality. Many times when their little princess is away from home with their friends they are just as promiscuous as their male counterparts.

[octoburn]

I suspect that the there is a difference between flirtatious teens and adult sexual attraction.

And one would certainly hope that most adults would realize that. Some of the perceptions on this thread seem to be crossing over into the "creepy" side of things, attempting to assign some of blame to child victims and away from so~called adults who violated the trust placed in them to protect our children.

[Smokey 1]

No one is saying that the victims are to blame. My point is that there is no difference in the motivations of the victims to justify a double standard in the punishment of adults who break that trust. Demo and I agree that the adults in these cases should be punished the same no matter the genders of the victims or the perps. To believe otherwise would be sexist.

[Rael]

And one would certainly hope that most adults would realize that. Some of the perceptions on this thread seem to be crossing over into the "creepy" side of things, attempting to assign some of blame to child victims and away from so~called adults who violated the trust placed in them to protect our children.

Bingo. A child may desire alcohol but the adult that facilitates them getting it is guilty and a creep. A child may desire sex but for an adult to provide it is illegal, immoral, and quite creepy. For the person to be in a de-facto position of authority over the child makes it even worse.

[Eastside Terp]

Bingo. A child may desire alcohol but the adult that facilitates them getting it is guilty and a creep. A child may desire sex but for an adult to provide it is illegal, immoral, and quite creepy. For the person to be in a de-facto position of authority over the child makes it even worse.

exactly, good post ......

you have to wonder what kind of parents think its cool for a pedophile to prey on children because they are young boys instead of young girls .......

type of sexist attitude that leads to honor killings, etc......

[RalR]

Harford County Public Schools released a statement, saying, "As this is an open police investigation and a personnel matter, we are prohibited from releasing any information with respect to this case. The employee has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation."

http://www.wbaltv.com/news/maryland/...7/-/index.html

[Spot72]

Bingo. A child may desire alcohol but the adult that facilitates them getting it is guilty and a creep. A child may desire sex but for an adult to provide it is illegal, immoral, and quite creepy. For the person to be in a de-facto position of authority over the child makes it even worse.

This is a good post and sums it up well.

[Addie]

OUTSIDE BALTIMORE, MD


Really???

The link led to a local media outlet as well, not a good look for the writer.