[Acrylic-bob]

Ahhh, that's more like it! Now that we have dispensed with the tabloid phraseology we can perhaps have a reasoned and sensible discussion.

Nobody is suggesting that that we should all pretend it doesn't happen or that it should be brushed under the carpet. it is far too serious a problem for that. But I do think that a lot of abuse take place because of the way that we order our society. One of the things that you find rarely discussed when this matter comes up is what are the motivating factors in abuse, particularly in that committed by family members.