Latest Headline: Teachers Caught Having Sex in Middle School

Yes, you read that headline correctly. This is just the latest in a growing number of disturbing stories coming out of the public education system. Two middle school teachers in Tampa, Florida were apparently caught by two students who witnessed them having sex in a classroom. And if that weren't bad enough, this wasn't the first time the two teachers engaged in sex on the school property.

Read the full article here.

My reaction? Disgust and sadness.

I am sickened by the thought that middle school students witnessed such a blatant perversion of sexual intimacy and that those who reported the incident in the media made it appear the greatest indiscretion performed by the teachers was that they had sex on school property, not that they had extramarital sex. But I shouldn't expect any less out of main stream journalism.

But I am also sad for all parties involved. I am sad for the students who must deal with the confusing emotions due to the images they saw. I am sad for the school district and the political firestorm this will create among teachers, students, and parents. I am terribly sad for the two teachers who became so wrapped up in their self-focused lust that they were willing to risk their jobs, reputation, and character for the momentary, fleeting deception of illicit sex. My heart breaks for these who must sort through their brokenness so publicly, and for the many others throughout our country who struggle privately with various levels of sexual brokenness.

Will you say a prayer with me today for all involved in this story, both innocent and guilty? I hope so...

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Beau Zimmer is the reporter who wrote the above linked article for WTSP, Tampa Bay's 10 News. You may email him at BZimmer@tampabays10.com.