Does this make sense?

[minestrone]

So this new law (or new implementation) is purely designed to make parents feel more comfortable? There is no other basis besides that?

I think it adds a degree of separation between a convicted sex offender and your child.

[xoggoth]

I think it adds a degree of separation between a convicted sex offender and your child

Hmm. I can see your point there, that some parents would be worried.

But excluding someone from their chosen career because they don't want to sever all contact with a partner they love, someone who has served his sentence and may have learned his lesson? I am not so sure. As with many things there may be a need to look into circumstances, exercise caution, monitor properly. That does not mean a blanket ban is necessary.

[minestrone]

Hmm. I can see your point there, that some parents would be worried.

But excluding someone from their chosen career because they don't want to sever all contact with a partner they love, someone who has served his sentence and may have learned his lesson? I am not so sure. As with many things there may be a need to look into circumstances, exercise caution, monitor properly. That does not mean a blanket ban is necessary.

Yes.

( Although I don't think too many teachers would have known convicted sex offenders on their dance card )