Sidwell sued over staff psychologist's affair
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Anonymous
$$$$ too expensive, is the thinking. Of course in this instance, failure to seek independent advice might cost them dearly. |
Anonymous
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A lot of ugliness, selfishness, lack of impulse control and vengeance on all sides here. Nobody is coming out of this looking like a caring, responsible adult. Nobody.
That said, as a legal matter, it's doubtful that Jack's actions would be construed as having been within the scope of his employment. So the school will be off the hook. (Though it's likely that his actions created a therapeutic relationship with the student and that he personally -- and his malpractice insurance provider -- will be held liable.) What matters much more to me as a parent of middle and upper school kids, however, is that they now see adults at Sidwell as having failed to protect a student. That's trust betrayed on the part of young people who need to feel their teachers and administrators can be relied upon to do the right thing. This is the bottom line even if "most" of the allegations in the complaint are not true. |
Anonymous
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Who represents Sidwell? Who represents Huntington?
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Anonymous
| I have posted on this thread but will stop now that I'm mindful of the fact that the parties are reading. perhaps we shouldn't be having this public discussion -- it isn't helping the girl and i would hate for our words to be used by either side. |
Anonymous
I really have to disagree with this. It misplaces the action and consequences. Perpetrators RELY on the victim's shame to keep the victim quite thus shielding the perpetrator from the full brunt of the consequences of his actions. IF, the psychologist saw the child in any capacity, and IF he then carried out an affair with the mother of the child he had seen, then the psychologist (not the father) must stand for the full consequences of his actions, which include disclosure of the affair to the world. Would you say to a rape victim that the shame and stigma which they experience (but shouldn't have to experience) is their fault because they chose to speak out about their rape? Of course not. Would you say to a child that they should keep quiet about the pedophile that abused them? Of course not. Why would you say that the father is at fault for speaking publicly about the misuse of his child (if that is what took place)? The psychologist (allegedly) committed acts that if found out would bring great chaos to the life of the child -- that that happened would be the fault of the psychologist (if as alleged) not the father who spoke out. To call this a "private family matter" is really to minimize the seriousness of relationships between therapists and their patients. (And yes, IMO, the mother of an assessed minor child qualifies as part of the "patient" dyad.) Patient-therapist sex is considered a form of sexual abuse. It is forbidden by the professional code, subject to tort law suit (as filed here) and, in some states, explicitly criminalized. If this happened, then anyone reporting this is doing a public service by outing a therapist who abuses patient boundaries and should be excluded from practice. Silence precludes victims from living openly (i.e. without secrets) and from gaining support from others. Silence is a perpetrator's best friend. |
Anonymous
Daddy issues, marrying for money, marrying an arm piece, having kids even though one of the parents is likely to die in a few years... says a lot about character. |
Anonymous
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Here is the actual link to the complaint:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/55283986/Newmyer-v-Huntington-and-Sidwell-Friends-School |
Anonymous
| ^^I meant link to the actual complaint... |
Anonymous
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NY Times article seems more balanced than the Washington coverage.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/13/education/13sidwell.html?emc=eta1 |
Anonymous
No daddy issues here, just happily married to an older man. And while I may be considered an "arm piece" to someone looking to make assumptions, my double ivy league degrees, professional position and reputation, and our very happy, well adjusted family suit us just fine. And my character is well intact. Oh, and I came with my own money. What's your problem with me again? |
Anonymous
The NY Times knows this family well. They just had a wedding announcement a couple of weekes ago for the older daughter's wedding here in Washington. Now her dad is making headlines...so embarrassing. |
Anonymous
and excellent coverage by WJLA: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid619268946001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAGuN0bcE~,rS1wzGXkRNnM7ynsy5nmlPrzt_utevY_&bclid=0&bctid=941684448001 |
Anonymous
You sound like an asshole. |
Anonymous
| There is a lot of dirty laundry in all of the DC private schools. It just happens Landon and Sidwell often times get caught more than the other. |
Anonymous
LOLLLL. |