I think the big problem in the schools today can be traced to the societal acceptance of fornication among unmarried teens/young adults. If sex between unmarried persons, of whatever gender combination, is acceptable, then what is the objection to teacher-student sex, other than personal taste? If it’s okay for a 16-year-old girl to have sex with a 17-year-old boy, what *rational* objection can there be to her engaging in sex with a 30-year-old man? Maybe she finds him much more interesting than boys her own age. (Who wouldn’t?)
Yes, it’s true that there is an unequal power relationship between a teacher and a student, but that’s true of any sexual relationship, if we’re honest. The problem can’t really be addressed in a reasonable manner without affirming chastity as the non-negotiable norm for everyone.
Yes ... that follows a similar logic to "if it's okay to destroy the child growing in utero then why not after birth?". I'm waiting for some lawyer to use that argument to defend some youth who strangled or beat up a screaming newborn.