amy1k
Cheer Parent
- Mar 12, 2013
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I understand all of your points, but I think it's sad that it's something I need to concern myself over. Treating everyone like a predator IMO perpetuates the biased treatment of most particularly males (since most athletes in this industry are female). The same thing can be said for other male teachers in the same situation, in another sport, or even a school setting.
I TOTALLY understand what you're saying and it is completely unfair. Unfortunately, predators are looking for opportunities to maximize their contact with children...so jobs like coaching and teaching are attractive to them. I don't have a problem with my daughter hugging coaches, but I would be concerned if I saw a pattern of inappropriate contact. Obviously I wouldn't make a report or anything...but I'd limit my child's exposure to that person.
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