Greensboro, NC -- In the past two days, two Triad teachers have been arrested and charged with having sexual relations with their students.
As a parent, what can you do to start the conversation about what is and what is not acceptable. Here's what Dr. Nannette Funderburk advises:
First, create an environment where children will want to talk with you openly at any time. Children need to feel as you will not blow up (even if you are on their side).
As far as warning signs you should look out for: Be aware of yellow light behaviors. They include singling out students for favors and communicating with students inappropriately via electronic resources like social networking sites, email, cell phones, etc. Also, teasing that references gender or contains sexual innuendo and making sexist comments.
You should also be aware of red light behaviors. They include touching students frequently, commenting on students' bodies in an overtly sexual manner, being alone in a locked room with student, talking about student sexuality and meeting students during out-of-school hours and away from the school grounds.
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