The boy is a close friend of both of my boys, same age. His parents have been verbally abusing him and told him to just leave if he did not like the way he was being treated. So he left. (Boys' story) I have spoken with the mother (before I knew where her son is) and she is all over the place emotionally. She denies that her husband verbally abuses their son, (she said this before I even heard otherwise). She is free with advice for my children, but I just listened and did not offer advice. I promised that if her son came to my house, that I would not let him stay there overnight and help him stay away from his home. I promised that I would not let him stay with us in that way. The woman accosted her son in the park next to the school two days ago and cursed him out publically. My sons were having lunch with him at the time, and she threatened to call the police on the three of them, which she did.
2007-06-22 04:58:59 · 17 answers · asked by cydthekid 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The police just warned them about cutting school. The last day of school is Monday. I am torn between letting this woman who is obviously out of control know I have seen her son and risk the possibility of him running away further out where no one can keep a watchful eye on him (other parents know about this too) or just not say anything to her, and continue to talk to him about how he needs to do the right thing and return home. I suspect a counselor is going to need to intervene here, not sure how to get that started for them.
2007-06-22 05:01:40 · update #1
Sending him back into the line of fire will only make him run away again and you are not resolving the problem. If he is staying with you, you at least know he is safe. I would call child services and ask them to intervene as this way you are getting both mother and son the help she needs. I honestly think this woman has no idea how out of control she is. Sometimes, we do not see ourselves they way others see us.
2007-06-22 05:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kat G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the police and get child services involved. Let them contact the parents. While I think you are doing the right thing, he needs an advocate with the law on his side.
2007-06-22 12:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a teacher, she will recommend and assist in getting a social worker involved to investigate the parents verball abuse. The boy can be placed at a temporary home until the investigation is completed. Please talk to a teacher who can assist. There seems to be some truth and open issues somebody is not telling the whole truth.
2007-06-22 13:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by beliz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As difficult as it may be, if you feel this child is being abused, please call DCFS. Let them decide if the child has a case or not, that is the best you can do......Be their for the child, know that your house can be a safe house, but that he cannot just come there because he is having a "bad" day with his parents. Let him know if he comes to your house you will help him call the police or DCFS.
Good Luck
2007-06-22 12:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by josephina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you feel for this poor boy! And you should do everything in your power to help him. However, remember your own children are your first priority. I agree that you should call Child Services, but don't harbor this boy. You could put your own family at risk, and the mother is clearly unstable.
Do your best for him, but protect your boys first!
2007-06-22 12:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by Kristy N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well seeing as you could get into a lot of trouble for like aiding in a kidnapping i'd say call child protective services or you could get one of ure huge guy friends to beat the **** out of his dad and tell him if he touches him again the same thing will happen
2007-06-22 12:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call CPS (Child Protective Services)and explain that to them and I;m sure they will arrive with the police.You can't hide him for your sake but I think by having CPS involved it may help the child before him making worst decisions.
2007-06-22 12:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by MS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn him in, but to the police, not his parents. As long as the police know where he is, he might not have to go home. They'll talk to him and decide what is best for him, and they won't believe his parents over him.
2007-06-22 12:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call( cps) child protection servives, they will go to the home and investigate ,ask cps if you can get in trouble if you let the kid stay with you for now, or if you need the parents approval.
2007-06-22 12:11:47 · answer #9 · answered by transplanted 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it aint none of your business..tell the kid to talk to guyiudance counselor at school oir preacher..someone he trusts ure too close..it is a real shame..but verbal abuse aint nothing compared to getting physically abused. the whole family needs counseling..keep ure kids away from them..they will poisen their minds too given a chance//OR take the kid in and adopt him as your own
2007-06-22 12:03:45 · answer #10 · answered by rogerbondage007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋