Ethical Issues with Opposite Sex

As a former student athlete at the University of South Florida, we had to dedicate our time to the kids around the neighborhood. We always did the Thanksgiving Food Drive, Great American Teaching, and Christmas Gift Drive for Kids. My teammates and I always loved volunteering our time because we loved being a role model to them and felt like we touch them in some kind of way when they come to us and ask us questions. The best part was when our coach gave those children tickets to our games and you can see them holding signs up cheering for us. By my sophomore year in college, I felt such a connection that I asked my Cousin who is a social worker, if I can volunteer my time and help her counsel some of her kids.

Many of the kids I spoke with had issues with one of their counselor because he did not like the fact that 60 percent of those kids were gay. I approached him and ask that if he was uncomfortable with it that he should change jobs. He stated that he was getting paid pretty good and all the need is the word of God. Instead of helping them with their real issues, he was forcing religion on them. This situation reminds me of Jennifer keeton, she is anti-gay counseling students who refuse remedial training (Huffpost). Keeton insisted that homosexuality is an “immoral personal choice” and refused to affirm a gay client’s behavior as “right or healthy.” According to Federal Judge J. Randall Hall, the 11th Circuit previously dismissed Keeton’s appeal for a preliminary injunction, pointing out that “counselors must refrain from imposing their moral and religious values on their clients.” I agree with the judge, because not everyone has the same belief. I do understand where Keeton points of view are, but when you are a counselor you will meet a broad selection of clients and it is very important not to let your own personal values interfere with the client’s values. You have to expect the worse and be able to deal with it. If you are feeling uncomfortable, you...