My wifes house guest have a poop diaper kid running around and i want to call the child protection on them .....my sister Works there as a social worker so she would file this case immediatly
.............Should i call?
2006-12-16 18:52:13 · 16 answers · asked by Brown guy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I would, that just isn't kosher!
At 3 1/2 a child should only have a very rare accident if at all!
2006-12-16 21:03:00 · answer #1 · answered by nicholasvillebear 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should not call out of irritation because the child or the child's parents are on your nerves. That is completely selfish. As long as the parents don't abuse the child and take care of the child there should be no reason to turn them in. 3 1/2 is too old for a child to wear diapers during the day and drink from a bottle. They need to help their child be independent and grow. Soon he/she will be going to preschool & if they're not potty trained & can't eat/drink like an adult, than the parents sure will get an awakening, cuz the child won't be allowed in preschool. Maybe you could suggest they take some parenting classes or read parenting magazines or pay attention to what other 3-4 yr olds are doing at this age, cuz they are definantly lacking on this child's developmental needs. Just don't be malicious and turn them in cuz you have a contact (your sis) and can make your case be heard unless there really is something horrible going on. If you had a child that you deeply loved, you wouldn't want someone turning you in out of hate/nerves/irritation instead of the right reasons.
2006-12-16 19:04:04 · answer #2 · answered by tanner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's good that you are concerned for the child's welfare. It shows a caring heart.
You said "poop diaper kid", so I am assuming the child is running around the house in a dirty diaper quite often. That is a terrible thing to do to a child. Perhaps you could talk with your wife and see what she thinks. Personally, I don't think you should call just yet, if at all. Watch the relationship between the parent(s) and child. That should tell you much. Take care.
2006-12-17 04:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by Abby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not uncommon for a 3 1/2 year old to still be in diapers, and if the child feels more secure with a bottle, so what....he'll give it up soon.....and not every child is potty trained at 2.....child protection is for abuse, do they leave him constantly with dirty diapers? Does he have huge rashes? Don't start a process that will bring down this family unnecessarily....he is not your child, and therefore not your business. sorry.
2006-12-16 19:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bottle yes, diapers no. Sometimes a child is not physically able to hold it for that long. Mine is 3 1/2 but can not make it through the night. He wears pull-ups during the day incase he can't make it to the potty in time. And boys usaully are harder and take longer to potty train than females.
2006-12-16 18:59:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!!! Yes its bad that the baby is using a bottle, so the kid won't potty train super fast.
LISTEN, you need to mind your own damn business. Those things don't justify being investaged for child neglect.
It sounds to me that you have a problem with children. A POOP DIAPER KID, wow that is grown up talk. You just want to start trouble freak!!!!! you should not only be ashamed of yourself, you should have your IQ checked and be ordered by the court system to take a child development class. YOU TALK TO YOU SISTER, maybe she can give you some tips about WHAT IT SHE DOES, and how extreme the cases are, PEOPLE like you clog up the system for people that really need it,
YOU MAKE ME SICK!!!
2006-12-16 18:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by ilovebeingamom 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your questions and your photo make you out to be some creepy guy I'd never let my children near. Diapers at 3.5 is NOT neglect, and neither is a bottle.
A cuosin of mine had a bottle as old as 7, and she grew up with straight A's, aced colledge, and now makes more money than anybody else I know.
Leave the poor kid alone.
2006-12-17 05:50:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. If he was older than 4 I would though. 3 1/2 is a bit old, but maybe that particular child is having a harder time getting used to the potty. Possibly the parent is having trouble letting go the child's baby years.
2006-12-16 21:00:02 · answer #8 · answered by floormee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay. You have a houseguest too, as I presume you live with your wife??
The simple answer is no.
Why?
You have no idea why this child is in diapers at this age. Perhaps the child has had previous medical issues that have delayed development and that would include the bottle.
Back off. Stay out of it.
2006-12-16 18:57:26 · answer #9 · answered by Michelle_My_Belle 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should first confront the parents but not be too pushy about the sitaution because they will be defensive.You need to pay close attention to this family.If u do not notice a change in the childs upbringing and cleanliness within the next month call Social services.The child comes first.But give the parents time to clean up their act.
2006-12-16 19:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by tt_hot_gyal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have children? Perhaps you need to become a parent before you judge others.
Just my thought...
My son is 2 and 1/2. It took me forever to get him off the bottle AND he is still sucking his thumb. Does this require social services? I think not.
Also, my son is still in diapers. I am trying my best to get him potty trained, but he's not ready! I even have a little toilet for him. I'll let him decide when he's ready to use his little toilet.
Thanks!
2006-12-16 19:50:31 · answer #11 · answered by mx3baby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋