The spate of abuse inquiries happening around our nation at the moment are raising the issue of abuse to the forefront of public awareness.

Without doubt, some of the allegations levelled against teachers at others are as a result of the “stimulation” generated by these inquiries.

Sins against children need to be visited and perpetrators punished. However, the reputations of those who are completely innocent of any wrongdoing, need to need to be protected.

I would contend that keeping a distance between professional and social contact by teachers with parents of children is wise.

Our actions today need to be such that we protect and guard against future allegations.