Well, the moron brigade seems to have lost the thread.
In most ----------- states, a child can go to a medical professional and receive confidential healthcare, generally in the realm of mental health.
The logical reason for this is that many many mental health issues involve a great deal of shame AND/OR result of abuse, say from a parent.
A child is and should be entitled to confidential mental health care absent the abuser(s).
Now, the typical and standard of care for mental health issues is to create a framework of support structures, TYPICALLY involving family.
BUT, if the family is the source of the triggering issues and/or abuse, then alternatives need to be considered.
So, return to the example I posed in no. 6 above (which is a not infrequent occurrence).
A doctor or nurse are NOT required nor allowed to communicate the health issue to the parents. Because the child is in danger of abuse.
NOW, with those FACTS in mind, why should a teacher NOT have the same rights/obligations given they are often the only other adult in the child's life?
As an aside, jeff, I do have a daughter and this type of situation would not apply. My children know they can approach me with any issue and I will give them acceptance and support. Now you may be an abusive controlling ------- with your children, but I am not.
