I go to church where these three mixed kids and there white mother go. I AM NOT BEING RACIST! Our church is all African American except for those. We had a Christmas program and I noticed bruises on one of two little girls' face. I asked her what happened she said nothing and I don't know. I took her to the bathroom and asked her and she said her mom slaps her and beats her and her brother and sister. She is only 6. I want to help but how? I know if I go back to the mom the girl is going to be in trouble. What should I do?
2006-12-21 14:59:33 · 14 answers · asked by younggirl_1106 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I am 13 so i mean what possibly could i do? i dont kno i just feel sorry for them, the girl i saw witht he bruises on her face stays with the pastor's 6 year old daughter sometimes so thats good
2006-12-21 15:04:14 · update #1
talk to the mom and try to help out the children. Maybe get her to use her beliefs to help her. If all else fails, call the police.
2006-12-21 15:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by Yay! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sweety this is a hard situation but it's important to tell someone. Can you talk to your parents about this? If not, then please talk to your pastor. Or even your school guidance counsellor. You need to tell an adult who will take some action. If the person you talk to won't do anything then you must tell somebody else. In most places, it is the law for any adult who knows a child is being abused to report it. But I have a feeling that when you talk to someone you will be listened to and believed - because it sounds like you have a good heart! I am so glad that little girl confided in you - by acting now, you may be saving her life, or the life of her brother and sister. So act on this quickly, ok? And remember, you are doing a good thing!
2006-12-21 15:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by zenobia2525 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in a tough situation right now but what you have to remember is whats best for those kids? Maybe this Sunday ask the girl again or open up a conversation with her about how her mom treats her. Also, I suggest you have a witness present or you could go to your pastor and see what he says then go from there. PRAY about the situation and let the Lord lead you.
2006-12-21 15:04:38 · answer #3 · answered by colee97 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing for you to do to help those children is to turn it over to Social Services and place a police report. Tell the police that when you went to church you saw bruises on the little girls face. And when you questioned her she told you what happened. But you need to act fast. No telling how much they get beaten and that is so sad. I hope you will do the right thing and turn the mother in so she can get help. Don't wait to long.
2006-12-21 15:05:30 · answer #4 · answered by Andie F 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even though you are thirteen it doesn't mean you are helpless. Call DCFS (Deparment of Child and Family Services), and they will investigate more thoroughly. If you aren't comfortable with that, speak to your reverend. He may have the same thoughts as you, and may be able to offer spirtual guidance to the mother. He is an authority figure to both you and her, and may be able to convince her through her faith that it is wrong. You are correct however in not going directly to the mother. The girl will only be hurt more. By using adults, the mother will be more hesitant to express her unhappiness by further abusing her child.
2006-12-22 02:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Earnesty_in_life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is if you are only young is to tell your parents and let them call dcyf on that mother so they can investigate the family and get the child out of that situation. or if you are an adult call dcyf on the family and have them investigate let them know what is going on an that you are consern for the saftey of the children. yes the children may be taken away from the mother and placed with another family but maybe thats the best way they will stay safe. Another thing you could do is call the local police station and talk to them on what you could posably do to help the children. Do something though because the worst thing to do is let it continue if you know its going on.
2006-12-21 15:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by angeldancer68 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Report her! No child should go through that, at the age of 17 my mum was brutally bashed by her mum for breaking up with a boyf that my mum didn't like any more. You should consider the safety of those children, do the right thing.
2006-12-21 15:03:56 · answer #7 · answered by Aj super sexy!!! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go and have a chat with the teachers where the kids go to school...but im not really qualified to answer this question. Speak to a doctor, someone who has to uphold confidentiality.
2006-12-21 15:02:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell yor pastor, mom, trusted relative what you saw...if all else fails tell your teacher who is required by law to contact child protective services so tell one of your teachers, she needs the childrens names, maybe their mom's name and the church you attend...be brave you can make a difference
2006-12-21 15:08:52 · answer #9 · answered by bikinibabewannabe 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you need to contact social services or call the police asap
those kids need help and you have the power to make a difference in their lives. no childdeserves that kind of treatment!!!
2006-12-21 15:05:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋