1. In the majority of situations, I do not think it is fair to scrutinize teachers' private lives. Although, I do believe that there are some situations that cross the line. For example, I think that a teacher should be able to go out to the bar with friends and not have to worry about the possibility of losing their job. Being fired over a picture of a teacher holding a wine glass doesn't cut it for me. If you are over the legal drinking age, having a night out shouldn't be a problem for teachers. If a teacher begins to come to work hungover and is rarely prepared for class, then I think the teacher has crossed the line. When alcohol is starting to affect their teaching, then an action should be taken. When looking at a teachers’ private life, I believe the only reason a teacher should lose their job or be punished is if it affecting their teaching in the classroom. Otherwise, what a teacher does on their personal time should stay private.
2. I do not think teachers should have to worry about whether or not they should delete their Facebook. Teachers deserve to have a Facebook just like everyone else. They shouldn’t be restricted just because of their profession. If teachers belong to Facebook or other social networking sites, there are precautions that need to be taken. Teachers shouldn’t add their students and/or parents on Facebook unless they have a Facebook dedicated strictly to students and/or parents. They should ensure that all of their information is blocked and only friends can see their personal information. No matter what, teachers shouldn’t post any suggestive pictures that could get them in trouble. Just because they have privacy settings doesn’t mean that pictures will not end up in the wrong hands. Precautions always need to be taken with social networking sites especially because the laws and regulations are so broad, and everyone has a different opinion. Something a teacher might see as appropriate may not be to one of your student’s parents.
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