Innocence Ruined?

This story is about a teacher who informed her second grade class that Santa Claus is a myth and does not really exist: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/03/new-york-teacher-tells-kids-there-is-no-santa-claus/. This took place recently in an elementary school in New York state. I totally agree with the comments in the story; most relatives and others interviewed were very upset at the way this teacher wielded her influence over her class by "robbing them of their innocence" to tell them Santa isn't real. The thought that came to my mind was this: will these same children receive the same protection over other subjects; will someone be outraged when they are told that families don't need any structure; when it is ok to have "two mommies"; when they are told "safe sex" is the only requirement for indulging yourself? What about Christian children who are taught that creation is impossible to believe in; that God doesn't really mean what He said about Christ being the only way into heaven? I agree that teachers have way too much to say about subjects outside their expertise. I just think that list is much longer than merely Santa Claus.