My nephew got in trouble for chewing tobacco in school, when his father picked him up he was angry and punched him in the ribs. My nephew called me to come get him , I did and his father began calling me all kinds of names and freaking out. I brought my nephew home and my fiance called his mom and she believed her husband and said I was meddling in their business and was unfit ,a bad influence and my son was a wrecluse, and that her son and I were lying abiut his dad hitting him. Was I wrong to get involved or was it right to step in and remove my nephew from and out of control situation?
2007-01-05 15:08:11 · 4 answers · asked by Kathy C 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It was definitely the right thing to do. To stand there and let it continue would be far worse. Good for you.
2007-01-05 15:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not an issue of whether or not you did the right thing. His father didn't have the right to hit him in the ribs, and the police should have been called, because what his father did was child abuse. If you really want to help your nephew, then make a police report about the incident. These things need to be documented so that the child can be protected. Please stay involved for your nephew's protection!
2007-01-05 23:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by grandm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever a child is threatened it is a good idea to step in. Children need to know that there are people that they can trust and run to if they feel uncomfortable and vulnerable. It helps a child's self-esteem to see adults that can stay in control and treat them with respect.
When a child makes a mistake, it is ok to attack the behavior with disapproval.....but not attack the child verbally or physically!
You are familiar with the father's temperment. You already know what kind of person you are dealing with. You can let him know that you are sorry that you have a difference of opinion on child rearing....and also.....you will bring the authorities in if you ever feel the son is going to be harmed.....and you would hope that he would do the same for your child.
Good Luck!
C-F
2007-01-05 23:18:29 · answer #3 · answered by Crispy_Frog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you definately did the right thing. Regardless of what they say about you, you're not punching a child in the ribs. if you choose not to make a report, I hope it at least makes the father think twice about losing it with his child, knowing SOMEONE cares about his welfare and will put him in check of JAIL!!!1
2007-01-05 23:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by betterthanhers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋