The Bastard Out of Carolina is a book that deals with many emotions and Issues. The one issue that sticks out like a soar thumb to me is child abuse. We see this thorough out the book. We see a little girl named Bone Boatwrite Get abused by her stepfather Glenn. He is able to get away with this because Bone is too scared to speak up and let someone know what is going on. …showed first 75 words of 1082 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1082 total…problem of child abuse, the major role that social and economic forces play must be better understood. Effective prevention requires a fundamental change in societal values and public priorities in order to correct the conditions of poverty, unemployment, inadequate housing, and ill health that are found in the overwhelming majority of abusing families. It is also necessary to place a greater emphasis on the rights of children and the responsibilities of parents toward their children.