My ex, my sons father, has a 6 year old son from a previous marriage. My ex noticed about six months ago belt marks on his son. He asked his son what had happened and he rold him that his mom had hit him with a belt and pushed his head in to the wall. I told my ex to CPS. He wouldn't. About 6 weeks after that incident, the school called CPS on the boys mom because he went to school with belt marks on his face and bottom. CPS wanted to press charges, but the mom lied and told the cops that my ex had nothing to do with their son so the cops would not arrest her. My ex will not do anything. His son who is 6 shares a room with 2 boys 14 & 15. He has since he was 2 years old. The boys are from her husbands previous relationship. My ex's son has been kicked out of 3 daycares. He was kicked out of school last year because of a sexual incident with another student. My ex' son has always been mean to my son. I don't want my son around his brother or his dad. Do you think I am being irrational?
2007-01-12 07:16:10 · 5 answers · asked by uuummk 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I totally understand your concerns and there NEEDS to be some discussions concerning them with the respective parties. You have every right to protect your child from innappropriate behavior and an unhealthy (physical and mental) environment. Definitely get the authorities involved in this if you see a need for them. Don't hesitate on this. I feel for the 6 year old who is obviously being abused and neglected. I do not understand how the father can be silent and inactive concerning his son. This is not coming from someone who has never had experience with this sort of thing. He needs to step up to the plate and take responsibility for his childs safety and well being. There is no excuse, because if this continues for the child, expect a kid with very low self esteem, who is angry, and distant. Get on the ball now!
Protect your child by any means necessary. You are not irrational. You are his mother.
2007-01-12 07:32:07 · answer #1 · answered by Goober W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you are being irrational, but maybe you are jumping to conclusions too quickly. the first thing you need to do is get this 6 year old some help. it doesnt matter who is abusing him, what matters is that it needs to stop. if your ex will not do anything, you certainly should. maybe you should keep your son a bit distanced from this situation until everything is resolved. good luck with your family. i really don't know what else to say.
2007-01-12 15:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by legs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need to talk to your ex about your concerns. I don't really understand what you're saying about CPS and their involvement, but your ex should still call CPS if he hasn't. Poor little six year-old, but I can understand your concerns about his treatment at the mom's.
2007-01-12 15:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by rcpeabody1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A foster home sounds good for the 6 year old.
2007-01-12 15:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you are being irrational about it at all. something has to be done about the care the 6 y/o receives.
2007-01-12 15:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by hippie_chick69love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋