What do you think about teachers who come out as trans or gay to their students? (Page 4)

[DermalPunch]

Well, the students can tell but I would take exception if a teacher felt the need to formalize that with them.

[Astarlessnightsky]

Nothing, doesn't matter as it won't change the quality of their teaching.

[Astarlessnightsky]

But takes a lot of courage to do such a thing, as they would face a huge backlash and discrimination from parents and students.

[coolcookie]

I think that this shouldn't be a thing. A teacher's sexually definitely does not concern their students in my opinion.

[Lynn2001]

Teachers have a right to be opened about their family or partner. Like they can have pictures with their family and/or partner or mention their partner in conversations just like any straight person would.

[Lynn2001]

Now coming out? Based on how you worded the question, that seems unnecessary but it would be fine if there were a conversation between him/her with a specific student or group of students involved but nothing random.

[Anonymous]

It does no harm to anyone. Forcing people to hide their identity and their true self however, that is harmful

[itsalyssaagain]

I think it’s weird. Teachers shouldn’t be discussing their personal lives with students whether straight or gay or whatever.

[Mac-One]

If in elementary through high school it is totally inappropriate for teachers to express their sexuality differences to their students.

[JustinTheGreat]

I don’t see the issue. If anything it gives LGBT students someone they can relate and talk to if they need it

[snowboarder720]

I think that’s absolutely fine. An inclusive school will always have my support.

[LexiXide]

I don't know I guess it's fine I've never had a teacher tell me that

[BUTIMRIGHTTHO]

Because it is irrelevant to school. That is like all my teachers telling me they are heterosexual. Okay and? Im here for learning not to date you.

[LexiXide]

@BUTIMRIGHTTHO right? like we dont need to know

[Anonymous]

How is it relevant to teaching their subject? Will this improve test scores? Why does this teacher feel the need to tell their students about their sexuality?

[ethanallen]

Are they still competent to teach their subject matter? Yes? Then who the fuck cares!

[CaptainSmartass]

It's not appropriate to discuss your personal life in the classroom.

Simples...

[HippieVeganJewslim]

Like @dustybiker said, if they do their job well and act professionally, nothing apart from other teachers.

[John_Doesnt]

I think that straight teachers need to stop shoving their heterosexual lifestyle down everyone's throat.

[EnglishEuropean]

I'm not sure what you mean by "coming out". I feel like kids today are savvy enough to know who is gay and who is trans without anyone making a public announcement.

[Anonymous]

Suspect. Your sexual identity isn't relevant to your teaching.

[Scaramouchesimp]

I think there is completely nothing wrong with that. It also could count as supporting the LGBTQIA+ community which will make the LGBTQIA+ students more welcome on the classroom and not discriminated against.

[Anonymous]

I dunno. How do you think people should feel if I told my students, "I like having sex with women?" Would I be "celebrated?"

[Cubus]

Sex should be kept far away from school. Doesn't matter homo or hetero.