The teacher said to his student she has become my girlfriend.

It is okay to have an older boyfriend but the thing is if the girl is considered a minor it is no longer okay because that is very unethical plus it is prohibited by law that is considered "seduction of minors" and the law protects children and those who are not yet 18 years from being abused since they are incapacitated to do the right decisions or an intelligent one. Being in love is okay but it must be at the right time to not only abide by law but also to deal with what others may say. So maybe teacher can wait for the student to be more mature and go to college perhaps. Things like this do happen.

This might be true except that a teacher should be a professional and not run off with a student. It's not appropriate because teachers are supposed to guide students and students are supposed to respect and obey teachers.

Actually if that's the same story that was on the news a week or so ago, the student was actually 14 when she and the teacher first hooked up. He didn't leave his family (wife and two daughters) to move in with the student until after she turned 18. I don't consider myself judgmental of people but I believe I can honestly say that a 36 year old man getting involved with a 14 year old girl is up to no good. You are right that students who fall in love with their teachers are not wrong because they are really not in love at that age. It's infatuation, puppy love, whatever you want to call it, but the teacher is supposed to no better. If the story you're referring to is a separate incident, it is just as morally wrong for the 40 year old teacher to get involved with the 15 year old student. There will be emotional consequences in the end for the 15 year old. Cheers, Stan

In different facets, everyone has different view. Yes, we have no right to judge others' behaviour. In the name of love, it seems right that the teacher courted his love, but it is so irresponsible that he abandoned his wife and children.

You cant blame the father for being angry i would be aswell the teacher has abused his postition of trust and broke the rules of teaching. People wont accept that and he shouldnt run off with a 15 years old its illegal and morally wrong.

Ok I don't normally go off the deep end with people's post but what you are saying is quite IMMORAL. It shows a level of immaturity on your part and anybody else who agrees with a situation like that. How would you like it if you were married with kids and your spouse left you for a child. Yes at 15 you're child, so judge that. At 40 he's old enough to be her father, so let me ask you. She's what??? looking for something more out there??? You think when she gets pregnant at 15 or 16 she know any damn thing about minding a baby??? huh???? This situation ain't nothing to not judge. A grown @ss man, left his wife and kids for a little girl who isn't even 16, who don't know a damn thing about life, and you talking about not judging people's motives??? You ain't serious. This has to be a joke. You've got me reading this post over and over to see if I'm reading right. And for the record, not everything you want in life is good for you eh. But then again only selfish people will think that way.

This kind of stories happen. But I can't say anything good about a 40 year old man who fascinate a teenager, a minor girl! Maybe her father will succeed to put him in jail because he has used his position as a teacher in a criminal way. I will stop short here, there is no use to tell more. As to his family, maybe they are lucky to get rid of him.

Well, we can not truly be a judge to other people's choices in life. If the teacher is in his right mind, considering all angles, he would have done the right thing. When the teacher falls in love with a 15 year old, I don't really know what's in his mind. There might be some issues in his relationship with his wife. Or it might be a feeling of "lust." I don't know the exact story and circumstances. However, leaving your family and kids will have a great effect on everyone involved. Have a wonderful day ahead.