should i call child protective services? or leave it alone.
she overtely talks about her mom's "toys" that she saw, and about hustler magazine. she goes swimming naked and shows my husband and i her private parts. i don't believe that is normal for a 10 year old. she also puts objects in her mouth and pretends...well, you know the rest. that's why i think maybe she's being abused. thanks
2006-08-23 19:42:27 · 19 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
thanks for the encouraging responses. i will pick up the phone and call.
2006-08-23 20:08:17 · update #1
Hello,
it sounds like there could be a possible sexually abuse.
It also could be that she was watching her Mum and her Boyfriend and is acting out what she saw.(This is a form of abuse)
One way or the other you have to report it ,i know its hard because she is your neighbor and it takes a lot to take that step a lot of people can not do that ,because they worry about what happens after the report ,be strong and say to yourself i gotta do it for the child.
But you are absolutely right that it is not normal what she does.......
Those sign are very Aves don`t wait any longer pick up the Phone and call CPS now!!!!
Be strong for the child!!
2006-08-23 20:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she is being abused, I think she is not getting enough attention at home and she got into her mom's stuff.
Of course I have never actually met her and you have. It's best to call child services. They will come and investigate and if there is something going on then hopefully they will find it. You can report anonymously so they never know who it was.
If there is no abuse then no harm done, but if there is you could be saving this girls life, or at the very least making her mother pay more attention to what is going on with her child. A ten year old shouldn't know the things she knows.
2006-08-23 19:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a report to the CPS as soon as possible. I won't hurt to try to protect the girl ... it will hurt to let it go on.
The people you make the report on will not be allowed to know from the CPS who made the report. That is kept strickly confidential ... CPS WILL NOT reveal the person making the report ... for the reporter's safety. It's the law!
So... Make the report!
2006-08-23 19:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by Regina R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local Dept. of Children Services.
2006-08-23 23:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by JRB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good god! A 10 year old should NOT be doing things like that. I would definately call CPS and let them know what you think may be going on.
2006-08-23 19:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by ~ Amanda ~ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a hold of you local Social Services office and give a statement. They will investigate.
2006-08-24 11:02:36 · answer #6 · answered by Dee Dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not leave it alone, ring somebody immediately. That behaviour is not typical of a child that age. Even if she hasn't been abused per se, she is obviously being exposed to alot of inappropriate things.
2006-08-23 19:45:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, call child protective services and tell them exactly what you wrote here. Quick before she gets any older.
2006-08-23 19:46:05 · answer #8 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES! Definitely call CPS!!! It's an anonymous call you just have to tell them what you saw and they have to at least investigate. Get her out of there quick!
2006-08-23 19:47:17 · answer #9 · answered by calvertrangel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, call them. they will conduct an investigation and determine whether or not to file charges and/or remove the child from the home.
2006-08-23 19:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋