i think my friend is being abused by her mom and father. what are the sure signs of abuse...besides scratches, bruises, ect?
2006-10-07 15:44:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If she is a friend why not ask her outright how does her parents treat her surely friends would discuss these types of things and if she is being abused then encourage her to talk to a trusted adult who can help
2006-10-07 15:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not listen to anyone who tells you to stay out of it! People like that are responsible for children continuing to be abused when they could have done something about it.
Is she shy & withdrawn, quiet, nervous? Does she make excuses to get out of doing things?
Is this someone that you've known a long time & just now seeing changes in her, or is she a new friend?
If you truly think she's being abused you need to talk to your parents. They will know what to do. If they don't want to get involved then talk to someone at school. If teachers think a child is being abused I believe they are obligated to report it.
2006-10-07 15:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It would be more professional if you would have went to a parent or school counselor about this, rather come on the Internet, about your friend. If you are worried about whether or not she is being abused, its no wonder that she's not telling you anything, because you would put it on the net.
I'm willing to bet that she's not telling anyone that you are a friend, and the information to which you posted, more than likely, you heard it somewhere else.
A good friend would not seek help from the net and I'm sure that you are less than thirty seconds away from help, its called mom or dad.
you are seeking attention and using your friends condition to get it, that it so sad.
2006-10-07 16:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by WOODSAK 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if she is tierd a lot of the time,if u put ur hand up in front of her very fast and she blinks and looses her balance or seems kind of afraid.But invite her over and go in ur room.Tell her u r worried and get her 2 tell u ervything because u care about her. U r a good friend 4 caring enough 2 ask on yahoo!anwers.It will be okay! good Luck!
2006-10-07 16:04:55 · answer #4 · answered by chocolate tea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in your phone book for Division Of Children and Family Services or DIvision of Child Protective Services and tell them what you think is going they will investigate the home. also you dont have to say your name you can be a unanimous caller. Good luck and if your friend is being abused let her know she isnt the only one that has gone through abuse and stand by her to let her know you care for her. if she needs someone to chat with my email is jessica_ruiz420@yahoo.com Good luck
2006-10-07 15:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you already know the answerer...it's in your gut and why you wrote this post. If you are a friend, you will get involved by talking to your friend and making sure she knows you are there for her and will support her through anything. Talk to another adult, a school counselor, teacher, or your parents for help with her parents.
2006-10-07 16:04:46 · answer #6 · answered by Christy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe if she has become distant.. making up weird reasons for having bruises and scars.. talk to her ask her if everything is OK at home and tell her if she has a problem she can come to you no matter what!. and she might spill it if she is being abused.
also you could call the cops and tell them that you think it is being done and they can investigate. or talk to your counselor at school
2006-10-07 15:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by Tonya 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
depression, she won't want to talk about certain subjects, she'll make up stories about how she got the bruises or scratches, She'll start rebelling against authoritive figures, using booze, drugs to escape the "pain", any emotional changes will be seen, things like that
2006-10-07 15:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by jtracer48 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no it is your biz have you ever heard the song concrete angle if not go find it and listen to it.
if she is being abused talk to her or see if she is depressed because one of these days it could be to late.
my mom didn't have any one to talk to in school and while her mother beat her so bad she was scared from it my mother tried to commit suicide just to get away from the abuse
2006-10-07 18:45:24 · answer #9 · answered by Dakotah D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try talking to her in a round about way..something like
"I have a cousin who gets hit alto by her parents..its killing me"..start like that...see if she volunteers info about herself...then take it from there. Also, go to the school...or call child protection and tell them what you feel. If this is happening, it is very important she gets help..and so do her parents.
2006-10-07 15:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋