Next-Gen Negligence and Unexpected Challenges

Chapter 14 looks at how next-gen negligence may arise in a public school setting due to challenges we may not readily think of as arising in a schooling environment. Social media and influencers, COVID-19, entertainment masquerading as news, imaginative play, and indeed parents and students both seeking a more involved role in education are all discussed, with the authors asking readers to think outside the box about how each of these unexpected challenges may indeed result in claims of negligence. Through a presentation of topical examples and hypothetical discussion prompts, these unexpected challenges are explored.