1. Do schools have the right to determine how parents may discipline their children? Do you believe that Mr. Buck’s actions constitute child abuse? Why or why not? How do your state laws define child abuse?

Should Mr. Parker report this incident to the authorities? Why or why not? If Ned thought Mr. Buck’s actions were not child abuse, but feared that Mr. Buck was, or could become, more violent at home, should he report the incident to the authorities? Discuss the pros and cons of taking action against an anticipated wrongdoing.