In the wake of the abuse allegations reported against Alice Munro's second husband by her daughter, I chose to read this story. It contains only veiled references to abuse, but in poignant moments that directly emphasize the position of power Ladner has over the children. 
As a companion, I also read the essay (https://univ-tlse2.hal.science/hal-01682477/document) "Locking the Door": Self-deception, Silence, and Survival in Alice Munro's "Vandals" (which I can honestly say I found more interesting than the story itself). It's a very pointed analysis that is made more significant post-author revelations. 

I have to say that, even if this information about Munro hadn't come out, I probably would not have become a big reader of her work. I can definitely see the appeal for its very literary qualities, but it's not quite my thing.