Are ugly teachers suitable?

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HOW good does a teacher have to look?

In a recent regulation on physical requirements for teachers, the Guangdong provincial government stated that people with large scars, moles or other \"facial defects\" were not qualified for teaching positions in the province's schools.

This led to a debate on the Web. Many people accused the education authorities of \"job discrimination\", arguing that it is the ability and morals that matter, not how perfect the face is.

Then there were those who came to the defense of Guangdong officials, saying that it was a special case, even if it is a bit discriminatory. Teachers mostly deal with children face to face, and on a daily basis. Those with unpleasant or \"scary\" appearances might affect the children, this line of reasoning went.

So, are Guangdong officials right in their quest for \"normal-looking\" teachers?