May 3, 2002

When a Professor Sleeps With a Student, Is It Always Wrong?

To the Editor:

A professor has an unethical conflict of interest when he or she has a sexual relationship with a student for whom the professor has professional responsibilities ("The Question of Sex Between Professors and Students," April 5). ... Such unprofessional relationships raise questions of favoritism and lack of equal opportunity for education. ... Professors who want to start an intimate relationship with a student should divest themselves of all professional

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