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Re: Protecting Your Self
This youngster's "joking" isn't just inappropriate, but it can be terribly dangerous for you. In this day and age, comments about sexual contact with minors can cause you horrendous expense, pain, and embarrassment. Just yesterday a man named Stoll was released from 17 years in a California prison from a case that started almost as simply.
You've received some sage advice from other folks; talk to the kid with his parents and another witness present, invite student's parents to attend your classes, and ensure you have another responsible adult around when you are with the kids.
This isn't a laughing matter, at least out here on the West Coast. Don't give up teaching unless you feel really paranoid, but take some of the other's advice on how best to protect yourself from unfounded allegations.
Best wishes on your decision.
Michael
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