However, lately, there are increasing reports of teacher-student "love" affairs. Surely, love does not form the basis of such a union. It is more like a sex maniac teacher taking advantage of the impressionable and hapless school kids.
At the tertiary level, the situation is no better. Just last week, we reported complaints by some University of Botswana students who accused some lecturers of demanding sexual favours in exchange for good grades. We are just wondering whether what is traditionally known as a "cooperation fee" in some West African tertiary institutions, is also becoming institutionalised in Botswana. The behaviour of these teachers and lecturers are not only psychologically destructive to our children but also expose them to infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. It is apparent that this precarious and untenable situation calls for the urgent involvement of all stakeholders that include parents, the Ministry of Education and teacher and lecturer organisations. It was therefore surprising to hear leaders of teachers' unions, argue that there is little they can do in terms of punishing their erring members.
