The Dilemma of Child Abuse and Government Intervention. This essay discusses the dilemma regarding the social and political issue of child abuse in our society. Indeed, there is a serious question regarding what members of our society can do in case of child abuse, or alleged child abuse. On this issue, we have the predicament of parental rights and state rights. This essay will examine the overall dilemma to this issue and consider what Mill, Locke, Rousseau, and Machiavelli would say about them. 11 pgs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pages: 11 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 9779 Dilemma Child Abuse.doc Price: 98.45