Should I report this to Child Protective Services?

Question

Should I report this to Child Protective Services?
My son has been taking Risperdal for two years now for anger management/ depression.

I picked him up for his weekend visit and found out his Mother stopped giving it to him.

I asked her if she had cleared it with a Doctor and she said no!

I looked up the medication and it says not to stop it without consulting a Doctor first.

Talking to the mother would just lead to an argument and will resolve nothing. Should I just notify CPS?

Please understand that the mother has Psychological problems of her own and has been abusive towards our children. That's why we're divorcing in the first place.

She's already got one CPS complaint against her!

Answer 1

I would call your childs doc and see what he says. and yes call CPS that can really harm your child just taking him off the meds.

Answer 2

I can only assume that you have legal council in the matter of your marraige and custody, if thats the case, perhaps you could start there. Another option is making an appt with your son's doctor and seek medical advice. I'm sure you'd like to understand why she has made such a decision, as you have your son's best interest at stake here. CPS would likely not be able to do much at this point, as it IS parents choice to medicate or not medicate their child. But as you have a vested interest as a parent too, I would start with your lawyer and his doctor. Good luck to you AND your son.

Answer 3

First you should contact your Doctor to see whats to be done
if the mother is abusive,, your son shouldn't be left with her

so u can report to CPS and thus you can put your child in safer hands or at least give his mother some help on whats best for your kid

Answer 4

I would be more concerned with why a child is on risperdal. That is a pretty hard core anti-psychotic. Certainly used as a mood stabilizer in Adults but geez.....seems bahavior therapy would be a WAY more appropriate choice for a child. I don't know what your kid is diagnosed with but I personally was prescribed that for mood stabilzation and would not take it. Side effects are serious. Is he autistic by chance?

Off that.....Yes I would be concerned and discuss it first with the childs doctor. The doctor would be able to tell you what effect this would have and perhaps they could assist you with talking to the mother. Although she also has parental rights in this case and if she does not think this drug is good for your child (which i would have to agree with her) I believe she has the right. If she feels stongly about this then you may have to have the court take over. they are hesistant to take away parental rights in these cases though or to go on only one dococtors opinion. If it were cancer treatment or something it would be easier. This is anti-psychotic meds and could be argued alot easier. You are really opening a can of worms here that could take several hearings and multiple doctors opinions.

I hope you consider your wifes feelings on this. Its effects are not really known on children long term. That in itself would concern me.

Wow tough one....good luck.

Answer 5

I am a father of 3 and they all refer to me as dad or daddy, I do agree that a child should refer to there parents as you stated as mother and father or somewhere along those lines and never by there first name, sadly CPS will investigate the parents if they are called but won't do anything about this unless the childs welfare is in danger. It is not a crime for the child or children to refer to there parents by there first names. If the child or children's welfare are in danger and are not being taken care of properly and are living in unsanitary conditions, are not being fed properly, sexually abused, or being mistreated in any manner then i would most deff. call CPS but to call them becasue you simply don't like the way the parents of this child or children refer them is unethicle. It would be a very mean and cold hearted thing to do. How would you feel if it were you, say you take great care of your child or children and someone calls CPS on you because they simply don't like you or the way you raise your children. They just don't show up, They show up with armed police officers and treat u as a criminal until they get done with there investagation, in this country they say innocent until proven guily but they treat you guilty until proven innocent.

Answer 6

Be a kind person and go and speak with the child's doctor in person without finger pointing at the mom. You are the father and can do that. Work something out instead of passing judgment on her. Think back, you married her so you loved her. It is always noted that the son marries a woman like his mother!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Get in touch with your childs doctor first and tell him your concerns, there is no point in arguing with your ex particularly in front of the child. Has she a mother or sisters you could talk to *calmly* about this? Whatever you do don't make a war out of it, this will only compound your childs problems - good luck to you all.

Answer 8

This is your son you are talking about.If she isn't looking after his welfare,then you use your parental rights and call the doctor to see if your son needs to stay on his medication.Then I would suggest speaking to a family lawyer about getting soul custody.
This isn't about you or her.it is about that child's health....Good luck!

Answer 9

Yes. The medication was prescribed to him by a doctor and she failed to give it (whatever her reasoning). What is she doing with the kids AT ALL?! I hope they are in your custody. Are they?

Answer 10

yes i would report it, and try to get costody of the children, maybe this is why the child has problems, the abuse. get as much documentation against her as u can.