I'm a teacher and yes, I am required to report any incidences of abuse that I see. BUT, there is definately a difference between parental discipline and abuse. Discipline is to correct a child's behavior, and the parent should be in control of their emotions. I am not the final say - social services then steps in and determines if abuse is indeed going on, or if it is a one time incident. I would never hesitate to report a child that I suspected of being abused, nor would I hesitate to step in and stop that abuse if it occured in front of me. I believe that we all should step in and report abuse when we see it. I have never had to do this, but I am watchful for it.