Relationship with your teacher.
You are:
| 41% (55) | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| 58% (76) | Female |
131 voters have answered this question.
Your current age is:
| 13% (18) | 10-13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 34% (46) | 14-16 | |
| 31% (41) | 17-19 | |
| 9% (13) | 20-25 | |
| 4% (6) | 26-30 | |
| 1% (2) | 30-35 | |
| 2% (3) | 40-50 | |
| 2% (3) | 50+ |
132 voters have answered this question.
Your age at the time of the relationship?
| 15% (20) | 10-13 | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% (51) | 14-16 | |
| 23% (30) | 17-19 | |
| 21% (27) | Doesn't apply. I just want to voice my opinion. |
128 voters have answered this question.
What was/is the nature of your relationship with your teacher?
| 11% (15) | Favorite teacher | |
|---|---|---|
| 3% (5) | "Teacher's pet" | |
| 19% (25) | Friendship | |
| 11% (15) | Close friendship | |
| 6% (8) | Mutual attraction | |
| 42% (54) | Sexual/physical | |
| 4% (6) | Doesn't apply. I just want to voice my opinion. |
128 voters have answered this question.
Your teacher was/is how old at the time of the relationship:
| 17% (22) | 20-25 | |
|---|---|---|
| 32% (42) | 25-30 | |
| 17% (23) | 30-35 | |
| 15% (20) | 35-40 | |
| 7% (10) | 40-45 | |
| 4% (6) | 50+ | |
| 3% (5) | Does not apply. |
128 voters have answered this question.
Your teacher is:
| 49% (63) | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| 48% (62) | Female | |
| 2% (3) | Does not apply. |
128 voters have answered this question.
Do you think a teacher-student friendship with an equal or mostly equal dynamic is appropriate?
| 74% (94) | Yes, some students are mature enough for these friendships. | |
|---|---|---|
| 32% (41) | Yes, it helps develop a mutual respect that is conducive to learning. | |
| 29% (38) | Yes, it could be fun. | |
| 3% (5) | No, it made me uncomfortable to be so familiar. | |
| 0% (1) | No, students should have friends their own age. | |
| 7% (9) | No, it could get my teacher in trouble. | |
| 3% (4) | No, it says something about the teacher. |
127 voters have answered this question.
Do you think that a sexual/romantic relationship between teacher and student is ever morally right?
| 20% (26) | Yes, but only if the student is legal. | |
|---|---|---|
| 54% (69) | Yes, some students are mature enough to handle a sexual relationship. | |
| 14% (18) | No, the dynamic leaves room for abuse. | |
| 11% (14) | No, it will impact their education. |
127 voters have answered this question.
If you were in an equal-dynamic friendship with your teacher, how has it affected you?
| 55% (67) | I had a greater respect for my teacher. | |
|---|---|---|
| 66% (80) | I had an enjoyable friendship. | |
| 2% (3) | I lost respect for my teacher. | |
| 3% (4) | I felt uncomfortable with the familiarity. | |
| 9% (12) | Does not apply. |
121 voters have answered this question.
If you were romantically/sexually involved with a teacher, how has it affected you?
| 29% (36) | It was very positive because we were in love. | |
|---|---|---|
| 33% (42) | It was fun and not damaging. | |
| 36% (45) | I liked learning about sex/love from an older partner. | |
| 3% (4) | I got my heart broken. | |
| 3% (4) | It felt right at the time, but in retrospect it was damaging. | |
| 4% (5) | It was an unhealthy relationship. | |
| 2% (3) | It was not consensual. | |
| 41% (52) | Does not apply. |
124 voters have answered this question.
Would you approve of your (future) child being in a close relationship with a teacher.
| 33% (42) | Yes. | |
|---|---|---|
| 13% (17) | No. | |
| 52% (66) | It depends. |
125 voters have answered this question.
Do you think that society is more accepting of sexual relationships between male student and female teacher?
| 30% (37) | Yes. | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% (45) | No. | |
| 33% (41) | Don't know. |
123 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?
| 69% (85) | Yes. | |
|---|---|---|
| 19% (24) | No. | |
| 11% (14) | Don't know. |
123 voters have answered this question.

