One summer when I was in grad school I applied to teach some activity or another at a summer camp. During the interview I was asked what I thought was the appropriate relationship between a camp counselor and the kids. I said the usual stuff about being friendly, but not friends, professionalism, etc.
They said, “Yeah, ok. But would you get closer to the kids?”
Slightly puzzled, I said something like, “Well, of course you develop rapport with some kids better than others, but as an instructor you have a responsibility to all…”
After a couple more back-and-forths along these vague lines I was finally asked, “Would you ever have a romantic relationship with one of your students?”
I stared at the them incredulously for a moment, then slowly replied, “… Uh, no. My hesitation in responding was because I could never imagine such a thing and had no idea that’s what you were trying to ask.”
I decided not to work there. Sounded like there had been some… issues.