Child Abuse

She was a first year teacher and a little unsure. One thing she was certain about is that something was wrong in Sarah's household. The child would come in each morning, sobbing. Much as the teacher prodded and pried the child would not say what had her so upset. After about two weeks of this, Sarah finally talked. "My Mommy beats me every morning" she said tearfully to her astounded teacher. Without hesitation the teacher took the child's hand and marched her to the principals office. "Sarah says her Mom beats her every day before school" she repeated to the principal. "No, sniffled Sarah, "we have a race who can get ready first and she beats me every day."