Ok,I have this person in my family who is very abusive towards his 5 year old and the mother doesn't even say anything about it. Not only is he phyically abusing the kid but he's always yelling at him,calling him names and things.And he gives him spanking for things that are unessacery.I've seen him yelling at the kid so many times its sad.I tried to talk to the mother about it and we ended up getting into a big argument and she doesn't like me anymore,which I really don't care.Our concern is for my little cousin.Should I just report these two idiots to child services?
2006-12-23 04:54:48 · 54 answers · asked by DiamondXxx 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Yes. But you have to remember that you will have to deal with the Fall Out. It is always better to think of the child first. Most Child Services will keep it anyomous(sp) so if you don't tell anyone you did it. You will be the only one that knows.
2006-12-23 04:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly B 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Oh hell yea woman! Thats a stupid thing to ask really. Sorry if that sounded cold. A 5 yr old cannot defend himself against abuse. You will be his savior? You have to report the abuse before one day it may be too late. The child could end up premantently hurt or even killed. I have seen or heard of many cases like that and it's real sad. Peopl that abuse children should be held accountable for their actions. Children should feel safe and not run scared all teh time. This poor child is going to have mental scars as well. The longer you procrastinate the worse off it will be for this child. Call it in NOW please.
2006-12-23 04:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is placing the child in protective services better than leaving her where she is at?
What happens to you when the parents find out?
Are you sure you have the facts right, or are you just meddling in the affairs of others?
Assuming this is a serious situation, and "harming" the child is more than spanking (bruising, welts, broken bones), then, yes, you should report this to CPS.
2006-12-23 04:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by Regular Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Just make sure you are right and not over reacting.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline/Voices for Children
1-800-4ACHILD or 1-800-422-4453
TDD: 1-800-2A-CHILD.
Provides multilingual crisis intervention and proffesional counseling on child abuse. Gives referrals to local social service groups offering counseling on child abuse. Has literature on child abuse in English and Spanish.
Operates 24 hours.
2006-12-23 04:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by ebush73 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as you have already spoken about this treatment and had little or no good response it would seem neither parent sees what they are doing as wrong and are unlikely to stop so,,reporting them maybe the best solution,,but do be warned,,they may think you or another family member has done this and may even consider YOU in the wrong,,you may have to stand up and say,,"YES,it was me,,you are not a good parent and we are all concerned."good luck,and whatever happens,,you will have done what you should have done and i know i would rather go to bed knowing i tried instead of pretending i couldnt do anything.
2006-12-23 05:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by lex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know i would definantly do that i would report that person to the cps. i have recently seen a little girl in my church that i suspected there to be abuse and i was wrong but if you have seen it that well its best that you have told them because if you dont than well you would end up feeling guilty for not dpoing any thing that could put this kid out his misery because one day uit could kill him and i sure hope that yo do the right thing and report it and you will feel alot better about it and know that you have a job to do and thats protecting that little kid
2006-12-23 05:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by ksfarose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how severe it is. Parents behavior could damage the child.
If it is not severe enough the state won't do anything at all and their is no guarentee that the foster home or shelter would be a lot better.
If you do it. Do it without giving your name.
I was a foster parent for 20 years for the state of NJ
2006-12-23 05:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by dayakaur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This doesn't sound like healthy situation.
Have you talked to your folks about this?
See what you can do as a family to help.
I would also talk to your school counselor.
If nothing changes, I certainly wouldn't hesitate to call
Social Services. I worked in a group home for many years,
this is where your cousin will be heading.
2006-12-23 05:06:18 · answer #8 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should'nt have to ask . Of course. We just had a case in our area. The "boyfriend" killed the baby. He got life and the mother got 8 years for not reporting him. Call Children Protective Services, or whatever it is called in your area. You don't even have to give your name. They will handle it.
2006-12-23 05:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most defiantly report them! To both child services, and the police.Then talk to other family members and see if someone is willing to confront them, and get the child out of the house, now!
2006-12-23 05:38:45 · answer #10 · answered by ball_courtney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋