I know this mother who since her divorce is doping up her children to no end. She has her 5 year old taking over 12 pills day plus over 3 breathing treatments a day. Her 13 year old and 10 year old are also on about 10 pills a day for various things. The children cannot even stay awake at school. 3 year ago before her divorce the children were not on anything at all and suddenly they have all these medical conditions. Any advice?
2006-07-07 08:35:24 · 10 answers · asked by lovingmom7670 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Wikipedia has a pretty good entry. Specifically, it has a list of clues of MSbP behavior.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munchausen_syndrome
If you think the child is in immediate danger, call the local police department. They can send an officer to your house, and you can explain the situation.
If the child seems to be safe for the time being, contact Children's and Family services, and make a claim. Most states allow anonymous claims, but some don't.
Good luck. I hope the child can be somewhere safe soon!
2006-07-07 09:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by red headed step child 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If in doubt..make a report with your local Children Services.
2006-07-07 15:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call child protective services. Save those children, it's up to you.
2006-07-07 18:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by gajeangjean 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are they prescription medications. If they are, are they from the same doctor. You can't just jump to conclusions. They may need the medications.
2006-07-07 15:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by junkmail 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She does have it I think.
Maybe the docs should be more ethical and should police this sort of thing. Even though they are trained to find diseases and are well rewarded for prescribing, they really should pronounce people well sometimes too. I guess the kids are stuck with that evil mom though.
2006-07-07 15:39:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Do you know her family to talk with them?
Do you know her well enough to discuss their medical in a non-threatening way?
I suppose the last resort is child services with your suspicions.
2006-07-07 15:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would call Children and family services and report her. they will do an investigation.
2006-07-07 16:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by jachooz 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
if you can talk to the mother about going to a dr do that or maybe talk to the kids father and see if he has the same thoughts. if nothing works you could call csb and have them look into it.
2006-07-07 15:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by Brandie C 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You report her to CPS.
2006-07-08 04:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by jerkygirl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can't. There is no proof.
2006-07-07 15:38:31 · answer #10 · answered by dude 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋