A neighbor of mine has a 14 or 15 y/o daughter who seems to rarely go to school, she smokes(with her mother's permission), she has been seen smoking pot with her mother. Her mother is hooked on prescription drugs. They used to live in the house that I live in now and when we moved in, it was horrendous....dog feces, cat urine, trash everywhere....just disgusting, so i'm assuming her housekeeping skills haven't improved any. I'm really leaning towards calling child protective services. What do you think?
2007-04-26 14:54:35 · 27 answers · asked by Linnygirl 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Be this young girl's advocate. Call CPS. Perhaps they can get some help with the drug abuse. I know it's a tough call but in your heart you know this girl deserves better.
2007-04-26 14:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by Folie a deux 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely call the police and child protective services. If might be to late for her to have a better childhood but you can help her have a better teenage life. If that was your child you would not want her to do that stuff. I think mothers like that should be made to have their tubes tied so that they can't corrupt other children. I would hurry and call before it gets worse.
2007-04-26 22:01:39 · answer #2 · answered by TTC#2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-04-28 02:38:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say yes. The child is at risk. The dog and cat are probably mal-nourished and diseased. The whole thing is a mess. Get the ball rolling on getting them some help!
2007-04-26 21:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by susantpa 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think you should call Child Services and tell them the situation. See what they say, and find out how involved they can get. It sounds like a very gross, messed up situation. Good luck...
2007-04-26 21:58:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have a moral and legal responsibility to report this to CPS. Imagine how you would feel if something really terrible happened to this child and you did nothing to prevent it...
2007-04-26 23:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by Lannee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call right away and ask to remain anonymous. That girl really needs some help and some supervision.
2007-04-27 09:28:30 · answer #7 · answered by barbieisagoddess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because the child should not be smoking and should be in a better environment! =)
2007-04-27 04:28:41 · answer #8 · answered by Hello_Goodbye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should call po po and Child Services. That girl needs a better family.
2007-04-26 21:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by Girls Rock Too! 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes i think you should no one can live like that kid needs a helping hand to help get them off the rail there on so yes do that for your fellow man
2007-04-26 23:53:57 · answer #10 · answered by TheWeakLink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋