Faculty member brought sick (feverish) child to class - is this unethical? A faculty member recently brought their young child to a graduate seminar. The child had a fever -- and therefore was deemed not healthy enough to be at school. The faculty member did not ask the students if this would be okay, but merely stated the situation. 

Is this a breach of ethical or professional conduct? The general expectation for students at the university is that if you are running a fever, you should not come to class. It seemed highly inappropriate to expose students to potential illness versus 1) arranging childcare, or 2) cancelling class. How should such a situation be handled? Is this a legitimate offense worth reporting?
Is it unethical?  Yes.  

Is it worse than the alternative (usually canceling class)?  Probably only slightly.  

Is it worth reporting?  Only if it happens repeatedly.