Oh boy...here we go again....

I realize that the men are wrong for these relationships, but when does the responsibility of these girls actions fall on them. They can do and accuse, but they are old enough to know what they are doing!!!!!!!!!!! What are they doing to the girls? Are they being punished at school. If they were having sex with another student at school they would be suspended or worse expelled from school. Parents let their children dress revealing and think men and boys aren't going to look. The actions of the girls should be looked at as well. Where are the parents???? How would this happen at school???????? I am tired of having all the blame put on the boys and men!!! When do the girls take responsibility?????? Parents should of sensed something was going on. I'm sure ill get a lot of angry responses, but the girls have some responsibility in this. If they are old enough to drive and work, they know how to say No!

I agree TG....the laws of this kind of conduct are unfortunate and parents are too naive to believe that their precious daughters would take part in such a thing.

Shame on both parties....

I personally don't feel that it is a "boy/girl" issue, I feel that it is an "adult/child" issue. How would you feel if it were your teenage daughter and her teacher? Would you feel differently if it were your teenage son? I feel the adult is in control and it is the adults responsibility to make the appropriate decision. A 16 year old changes his/her mind about "the love of their life" as often as they change their "BFF"...Just my opinion though.

What we do not need is a witch hunt.

Personally I'll await more detail before I access fault. At least beyond 'as an adult he/she should not allow this to happen'. Do find it curious that 'assault' and 'relationship' are included in the description. A glaring clue that this might be a bit more complicated than one person acting alone. And indicative that something might be possible to assist adults to behave as adults and children to enjoy their childhood as kids before they are encouraged to act like whatever image of adulthood which exists for a teenager.

I believe that the law is the law! He is an adult having A sexual relationship with a minor. This means that he does the crime and pays the time if found guilty. He is in a leadership position and is using it for his personal sexual gain.

Googled. It turns out there have been two reported incidents, one in November and this one from two different teachers. There are some folks (in original comments) who are actually debating responsibility between the teacher vs. the student. I can not believe that in the 21st century there is still that much ignorance in our society. I don't care how old the student was/boy or girl/the adult is the responsible party. IF a student tries to begin an inappropriate relationship with an adult, it is the adult's responsibility to say "NO" and find that student professional help. It is NOT a proper response for an adult to ever consider an inappropriate invitation from a student.

Amen Crazy Bus. No matter what she was wearing...or what she looked or acted like. She is a minor. He is an adult. Or he of adult age at least.

oops...should have read...Or he IS of adult age at least.

If my Daughter, at 16 (or even18) tells me that she had sex or even a relationship with a 31 year old man, I would want to kill him. Period. Point blank. Stop sugar coating things. Gross.

Bottom Line - The TEACHER is the ADULT. The STUDENT is the CHILD.

I was a teacher and got caught with an underage student. Her and I have been married for over ten years now and have two kids. I received First Offenders and I don't even have a criminal record anymore. While on probation I earned three Master's Degrees, and I'm now a successful part of society again. Although I don't agree, my wife will tell you it was her fault. All I know is that she was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen, and to this day, I've never met a more beautiful person. She made my heart hurt when I saw her.....and I'm not exaggerating.

I can tell you anything you want to know about the absolute hell this guy is about to experience and do so publicly. The media will rip him apart just like me and everything they report will be 75% wrong. I finally, after many years learned that it's not the media or the court papers that define me. I'm not embarrassed or ashamed. I wouldn't even change anything about my life. It's made me what I am, and I'm a good man and a great father. Even more than that....I'm happy.

I'm a student at this school and know this teacher...honestly I don't believe it. Most of the students don't.

And to former teacher, good for you!

What most of you don't know is that he was also engaged to someone else (not a minor)... SHE is the one I feel sorry for. Such a sweet girl...

Just me - Awe, happy to help. It's been a long road but now makes for interesting conversation for people who don't know us. I was twenty four then, and I think too young to teach. I could write a book about the experience.....it would probably open some eyes. I really didn't have any idea that I could get in that kind of trouble. Initially, I faced 55 years in prison. It still makes me sick to say it.

Honestly their both to blame and if little girls think it's fun to act like for lack of a better word "slutty" and carry on a relationship with older men then they must have major daddy issues and their parents are to blame. Everyone now a days blames the adult in the situation but I've been to school with girls like this and they can ruin reputations student or teacher.. All this to basically boil down to its both of their faults and creekview as well as other high schools in the area need to watch who there hiring. They also need to have a strict meeting with the school staff and students about the matters that have came up in the past 2 months.

Former Teacher, How old was she (your current wife) when this relationship started...and is that why you are a former teacher now???

to Former Teacher: The law changed a couple years ago and it's not her age that's the issue as 16 is the law of consent in GA; it is the fact that sexual contact between a teacher and student in Georgia is now a felony punishable with 10-25 years in jail, even if it were found to be consensual. It is called sexual assault because the teacher is considered to have custody/control of the student. Your situation was different because the law was different back then. Bottom line though, we do not know the facts yet, not even if he is guilty as charged.

Gayla-She was 15. I'm a former teacher by choice. I make 3 times what I did teaching. I could still teach if I want.

KW - The laws have not changed. The only thing that changed is the guidelines regarding the sex offender registry. Let's face it though...the sex offender registry is a joke.you have 18 year-olds on it who were caught having sex with their underage girlfriends. This guy has a Sexual Assault charge which means it's not age related. His is likely because he was on a position of authority.

If my daughter had a relationship with her teacher consensual, love or not, it would be done like dinner. I was warned abt the schools here when I moved from Minnesota, I didn't think this was going on. Sickening and immature!

A guilty sicko or innocently framed....time will tell and the truth will prevail...maybe. As a teacher, coach, youth group leader or just neighbor you can't allow yourself to be put in a she said.. he said situation.

We don't need to over-react as we don't know all of the facts. The teacher could be a predator. The student could be the aggressor. The two could be "in love". The teacher may not have been the student's teacher. So much to know.

That said, the age of consent in Georgia is too low! Basically, Georgia is inviting adults to engage in sex with 16 and 17 year old kids when that same 16 year old isn't old enough to:

1. Have an abortion without her parent's consent.
2. Drive a car unless he/she remains in school and attends a driver safety course.
3. Buy a beer.

The age of consent needs to be raised. That way, any adult engaging in relations with a 16 or 17 year old would risk jail. Any current prohibition of teacher/student relationships is subject to being deemed unconstitutional as has been the case in other states.

OUR KIDS DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS

As a parent of a Creekview student, I am OUTRAGED over this! "This is the second such incident involving a Creekview High School teacher in the past two months;".

Really?

Exactly what has been done since the last incident to prevent this from happening again? ( Whatever it was, it didn't work!) Where is the principal? Where is the great Dr. P? Haven't heard anything except from that condescending form letter attached to this news story!

Why?

To protect the Cherokee County school system's reputation. They'll try to keep this as quiet as possible until no one cares anymore and it all just goes away.

Guess what?

That's not OKAY with me Mr. Superintendent and Mr. Principal!! Why has this happened twice in the past 2 months? Who is in control over there at Creekview?

Demand answers parents!

OUR KIDS DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS #2

High school students are NOT adults! They're CHILDREN. Teachers need to stop blurring the line between those two things; ie, students calling a teacher by a nickname or just their last name with no Mr. or Mrs. in front of it! I know Matt Tamanini's students call him "T", just like they would one of their friends. That diminishes the adult's authority!

To the parents of the girl involved in this CRIME, I'm with you 100%. Your daughter is NOT to blame. Some comments above have insinuated her to be "slutty" and an "aggressor". I don't care if your daughter was standing naked in front of "T", it was HIS responsibility as a teacher and an ADULT to NOT cross the line.

To any student reading this, there IS a line. It is NEVER okay for an adult to cross it with you. EVER! That's why it's a CRIME. You're worth more than that, and YOU DESERVE BETTER!

It is my responsibility as a parent to protect my children and guide them in their ways. I EXPECT THE SAME FROM THE ADULTS THEY COME IN CONTACT WITH WHILE THEY'RE AT SCHOOL! I expect PROFESSIONALISM just like I would anywhere else!

My kids don't need more FRIENDS. They NEED adults who make an impression on them to be adults that command respect by their words and actions, especially in the classroom!

OUR KIDS DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS #3

Shame on you FORMER TEACHER for your comments above. Students will be reading this, and the issue at hand gets lost. The SERIOUSNESS of a teacher, and I use that term lightly in this case, taking advantage of the vulnerability of a young girl is UNACCEPTABLE in every sense of the word!

To any teachers reading my posts, please understand, I am not attacking your profession. I'm attacking a total lack of control at Creekview, and I'm sure this isn't the only school where teacher/student "relationships" are occurring.

To all the good and decent teachers out there, and my kids have been very blessed with some wonderful teachers, I commend you! You should be outraged by this, as well. YOU DESERVE BETTER, TOO!

Yes, KW, the state mandates that teachers watch a video every year about these issues. It doesn't mean everyone will comply. As a former teacher, I liked having the reminder to be careful. I always left the door opened when I was alone with a student. It's time for cameras in the classroom, not just the halls. They are used in daycare centers for everyone's protection. Why not in public schools?

I believe both parties were at fault in this situation, regardless what anyone says