Last week, I wrote an article about a YouTuber who goes by the name of Sly Boy. I made a few jabs at him in between all the serious stuff, which I think was justified given the content he puts out about others. He posted a reaction video; I'm not going to link it here because it shows alleged photos of another MAP. Unsurprisingly, it was the retaliatory comments about Sly Boy's appearance and personality that bothered him the most, not the pro-MAP content (which he ignored). And he wanted me to see his response so badly that he made a whole second channel. Funny stuff.

What bothered his viewers more, however, was the fact that I'm a sixth grade teacher. They tipped each other off as if they'd figured out some super massive secret conspiracy. They warned that I might delete content to hide that fact that I am... gasp... a MAP teacher in Asia!

Guys and girls and non-binary folk, take note. This is a public website. I know people are watching what I write, and I'm aware that many of those people are hostile. Yes, I am a MAP who teaches sixth grade. Screenshot this if you like. Make a report to Asiapol. Being attracted to children is not a crime. And being an awesome teacher is also not a crime, thankfully! I'd get a million years if it were so.

Frankly, I absolutely love teaching sixth grade, and not only because I find 12 year old boys attractive. Young people of that age have a residual childishness mixed with a burgeoning independent streak that makes them super entertaining to work with. They are just starting to grasp more abstract concepts, but still respond with childlike wonder... at least when they're in a good mood.

I also feel that many non-MAPs don't really respect children the way MAPs do. I have some pretty awesome co-workers right now, but I've also worked with some terrible teachers who see their very own students as an annoyance to be controlled like chattel. It's gross, and incredibly off-putting to sixth graders who are in the process of developing a newfound independence.

MAPs love children beyond the sexual aspect, and don't view them as second-class citizens. The respect we show them is one of the reasons we make excellent friends and mentors, and why children love us so much in return.

We need more MAPs in schools, not less. Come join me. :)