At the time this story came out, our soc class was talking about child abuse the responsibility everyone has to report it if one ever sees or hears about it. From the class i learned that everyone must report it to child services and it is something that needs to addressed again by the government to fix the issues of child abuse. I also learned that teachers and coaches have an even higher responsibility because of the position they are in. however; not everyone knows that they have the responsibility to report any given issues and many teachers/coaches do not like having that much authority because it can be intimidating to become involved in any form of child abuse. also, it is just recently that child services have promoted to a greater deal that people need to start speaking up.
I don't want to say that it is okay that Joe Paterno didn't stop Sandusky or report him, but i have realized that the scandal happened several years back and child abuse was not out in the public like it is now. I am have extremely mixed feelings on the issue because Paterno did tell administration, or whoever, making him feel better about himself, however when there was no investigation done thats where there I don't have any sympathy for him.
I guess in the end, (I am writing this after he passed away...) he should be remembered for his legacy and all the good things he did for his community, his team, family and friends but also act as a reminder as to how important it is for individuals to speak up and report any type of child abuse and know that it could save a childs life just by telling the right person.
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