She lives 1 1/2 blocks away, her parents let her come over alone. I only know her 1st name.I don't know the parents,they have never met me. She walks past a registered sex offenders home. I had to walk her home on Thanksgiving day because we were leaving,she had to wait 5 minutes before someone unlocked the door.How can I tell her parents they need to be more cautious without offending them. It seems to me that they don't think about her safety. They don't know anything about me. I came home today at 4 p.m. and she was sitting on my porch waiting for my daughter....not a parent in sight. Should her parents be reported for being negligent or am I being paranoid? Lucky for them, I am not some sort of freak... I am just shocked that they can let her loose...there are 2 corners she has to go around..so they can not even see if she has made it or not. What should I do about this???
2006-11-28 11:27:02 · 11 answers · asked by yidlmama 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You're not being paranoid at all! In fact, think about how bad you would feel if something happened to this poor little girl!
Talk to her parents first. Be tactful, and do your best to be polite and let them know that you don't want to offend them and that you are jsut concerned.
If the problem persists, you should call Child Protective Services and make a report.
Good luck!
2006-11-28 11:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs.Gaddis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something should be done about this situation. That happens in my neighborhood a lot. I live in an apartment complex. There is kids younger than 4 years old out here outside alone. I did call CPS once on a lady that lived here b/c we almost hit her daughter one day in the road b/c she was over by the trash cans. She was always outside with a diaper and t-shirt only. I would try talkin to the parents first and then call CPS. There is no reason why this little girl should be walking alone 2 corners espically with a sex offender living nearby. You are a very caring mother and thats a good thing but you need to do the right thing her for that little girl.
2006-11-28 12:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call child protective services her parents obviously dont watch her very closely.She could get hurt walk around by herself. I am a mother of 4 year old twins and my front door is chain locked so they cant even walk out the door without me there much less walk down the street. Her parents need someone to teach them what being a parent is about.
2006-11-28 12:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should ask her about how she get's there and if her parents know she's there, and also try to find out if the only reason she comes over is to play with your daughter or if she's afraid to be at home (not necessarily in those words though). Then you shoud try to get into contact with her parents, and tell them about your concerns of her walking by herself, especially about the sex offenders. If nothing comes out of your talk with them, you should probably notify the police about your concern for her saftey.
2006-11-28 11:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mkat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some parents do not have a clue. The woman around the corner from me did this. After several attempts to point it out to her, we contacted social services. We decided to make a report the night that she told us her mother told her not to come home until 6pm when we has told her to go home its dark out. Social services is now involved and I do not see the girl out wondering nor do I see her brother out there either.
2006-11-28 12:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Things like this break my heart. Parents who could care less that their small children are wandering outside alone.
I would report her parents. If that little girl ever got hit by a car or kidnapped I would just feel terrible. Just report them and if nothing happens then at least you tried.
For now, whenever she comes over tell her your daughter can't play. Maybe after a few times of that she'll stop coming over altogether which would lessen her chance of getting hurt or kidnapped. Also, when you see her outside make sure to tell her to look for cars and all that since she doesn't have anyone walking with her.
2006-11-28 11:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
REPORT THEM REPORT THEM REPORT THEM
apparently these parents are being neglectful towards this child. maybe she sees your house as a safe haven
maybe she is being abused or living in a drug inhabited environment and shes safer roaming the streets than being in her own home
don't say anything to the parents this could lead to confrontation and you don't want that
2006-11-28 14:37:40 · answer #7 · answered by angie c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes report her parents for neglect. She's four years old and going around corners and waiting on your doorstep. Somebody is being ignored and not being cared for if her parents don't notice she's not around!!! Call someone quick!!!!
2006-11-28 12:38:21 · answer #8 · answered by Princess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should call child neglect services. You should also notify the police....ask them to take a look over there and speak to them.
2006-11-28 11:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by jm1970 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are more caring for that child than they are.
You should report them, but be careful how it's done. You don't want to put the child in danger(anymore than what she already is in) or yourself or your family.
2006-11-28 11:34:35 · answer #10 · answered by kitt_kattkitt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋