Relationship with your teacher.
You are:
| 30% (210) | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| 69% (475) | Female |
685 voters have answered this question.
Your current age is:
| 11% (77) | 10-13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% (272) | 14-16 | |
| 30% (207) | 17-19 | |
| 11% (78) | 20-25 | |
| 3% (25) | 26-30 | |
| 1% (8) | 30-35 | |
| 1% (9) | 40-50 | |
| 1% (10) | 50+ |
686 voters have answered this question.
Your age at the time of the relationship?
| 17% (123) | 10-13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 37% (257) | 14-16 | |
| 24% (171) | 17-19 | |
| 19% (134) | Doesn't apply. I just want to voice my opinion. |
685 voters have answered this question.
What was/is the nature of your relationship with your teacher?
| 9% (68) | Favorite teacher | |
|---|---|---|
| 3% (25) | "Teacher's pet" | |
| 10% (74) | Friendship | |
| 13% (96) | Close friendship | |
| 11% (81) | Mutual attraction | |
| 41% (288) | Sexual/physical | |
| 7% (54) | Doesn't apply. I just want to voice my opinion. |
686 voters have answered this question.
Your teacher was/is how old at the time of the relationship:
| 21% (145) | 20-25 | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (194) | 25-30 | |
| 17% (121) | 30-35 | |
| 10% (75) | 35-40 | |
| 8% (61) | 40-45 | |
| 5% (40) | 50+ | |
| 7% (48) | Does not apply. |
684 voters have answered this question.
Your teacher is:
| 63% (432) | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| 32% (226) | Female | |
| 3% (27) | Does not apply. |
685 voters have answered this question.
Do you think a teacher-student friendship with an equal or mostly equal dynamic is appropriate?
| 69% (468) | Yes, some students are mature enough for these friendships. | |
|---|---|---|
| 34% (235) | Yes, it helps develop a mutual respect that is conducive to learning. | |
| 38% (261) | Yes, it could be fun. | |
| 4% (29) | No, it made me uncomfortable to be so familiar. | |
| 2% (16) | No, students should have friends their own age. | |
| 8% (58) | No, it could get my teacher in trouble. | |
| 3% (25) | No, it says something about the teacher. |
674 voters have answered this question.
Do you think that a sexual/romantic relationship between teacher and student is ever morally right?
| 22% (149) | Yes, but only if the student is legal. | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% (358) | Yes, some students are mature enough to handle a sexual relationship. | |
| 13% (93) | No, the dynamic leaves room for abuse. | |
| 10% (74) | No, it will impact their education. |
674 voters have answered this question.
If you were in an equal-dynamic friendship with your teacher, how has it affected you?
| 55% (361) | I had a greater respect for my teacher. | |
|---|---|---|
| 58% (380) | I had an enjoyable friendship. | |
| 2% (15) | I lost respect for my teacher. | |
| 4% (32) | I felt uncomfortable with the familiarity. | |
| 14% (93) | Does not apply. |
650 voters have answered this question.
If you were romantically/sexually involved with a teacher, how has it affected you?
| 28% (192) | It was very positive because we were in love. | |
|---|---|---|
| 34% (227) | It was fun and not damaging. | |
| 34% (230) | I liked learning about sex/love from an older partner. | |
| 5% (37) | I got my heart broken. | |
| 6% (44) | It felt right at the time, but in retrospect it was damaging. | |
| 3% (23) | It was an unhealthy relationship. | |
| 2% (17) | It was not consensual. | |
| 37% (248) | Does not apply. |
666 voters have answered this question.
Would you approve of your (future) child being in a close relationship with a teacher.
| 29% (198) | Yes. | |
|---|---|---|
| 20% (136) | No. | |
| 50% (334) | It depends. |
668 voters have answered this question.
Do you think that society is more accepting of sexual relationships between male student and female teacher?
| 39% (261) | Yes. | |
|---|---|---|
| 35% (235) | No. | |
| 25% (170) | Don't know. |
666 voters have answered this question.
Do you think it is more difficult/dangerous for a male teacher to have a close relationship with a female student?
| 66% (442) | Yes. | |
|---|---|---|
| 17% (117) | No. | |
| 16% (109) | Don't know. |
668 voters have answered this question.
