I was jsut told some very disturbing news and plan on going to the dept. of family and childern first thing in the morning, but was wondering will I be charged with neglect or anything? My 5 y/o stayed the night with his grandma and his 13 y/o aunt made him touch her in her private area. I am going thru with taken actions required, but does anyone know if I am protected from legal action since I am the one reporting?
2007-07-10 14:38:14 · 13 answers · asked by alsm1011 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the aunbt is my husband half sister, my son has no previous abuse or anything like that.
2007-07-10 14:44:18 · update #1
I have talked with my mother-in-law and she talked with the 13 y/o and told me she believes me and my son because she knows that her daughter is lying. She is as distraught as I am about this. But only tells me she is going to send the kid away, but I still must take action.
2007-07-10 14:46:46 · update #2
EDIT EDIT EDIT
IN REGARDS TO THE ADDITIONAL ITEMS YOU'VE ADDED, I THINK RIGHT NOW YOU SHOULD CALL THE POLICE AND HAVE THEM INVESTIGATE THIS. IT'S 9:57pm HERE AND I DON'T CARE WHAT TIME IT IS WHERE YOU ARE AT, CALL THEM AND GET THIS INVESTIGATION UNDER WAY. LET HER SPEND THE NIGHT IN JAIL OR IN JUVIE AND HOPEFULLY THIS WILL MAKE HER UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE DID. CALL NOW AND GET THE BALL ROLLING.
2007-07-10 14:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the girl could use some counseling because she sounds like an emotionally disturbed child. How can any loving human being send a precious little girl away as though you were dumping a puppy out by a dumpster? The children were probably just playing "You show me yours and I'll show you mine."
Take the night and think long and hard about what you are about to do and see if your head will be clear tomorrow. You do need to talk to your child and explain to him that he did the right thing by telling you but don't ever touch anyone below the waist. Talk to the girl on her mental level and help her understand that what she did was wrong and, if she does it again, she'll be in serious trouble. It sounds like she's already had to endure enough heartbreak for a lifetime.
2007-07-10 15:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by Laredo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you are not asking for anyones opinion, only the facts. But at 13 do you really think she understands the seriousness of what she did? If this is reported she will probably carry it on her record for the rest of her life. I understand how devastating it would be to hear that your son was forced to do such things, and they both need professional help/counseling. Just think about what may happen to his aunt if you do press charges.
Legally speaking- unless you knew of previous abuse while leaving your son at his grandmothers house, you cannot be charged with neglect or child endangering.
Good luck, and I hope everything works out.
2007-07-10 14:47:10 · answer #3 · answered by bethieb163 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thirteen is a curious age for a child. Hormones are developing and they will start to experiment with their thoughts. Be careful because the thirteen year old may just need to learn a few things about his or her own body and thoughts. Also right from wrong. Unless you think this thirteen year old is a sexual deviat then do not report to social services or the police. Instead have a family discussion.
2007-07-10 14:47:01 · answer #4 · answered by skycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The long variety plan is to get into aspects that are closed to the Watch Tower. that's to break down the theory structures in those aspects, those aspects for the main section genuine now are Russian and Greek orthodox. The Watch Tower is the proverbial tip of the spear of the 'non secular tolerance' being promoted and is truly working in the direction of a one international faith and cohesion interior a diverse everyday umbrella of religion.
2016-10-01 08:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by herne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone involved is seriously young... The 13 year old needs rehabilitation, not punishment. If you turn her in she'll probably get locked up with the state and loose all of what's left of childhood. Coming out of the system will not be easy. Sex offender status as a minor... I'd think the best advice would be to TRY to have a conversation first. Very tough situation but it's not a 22 year old who made a 5 year old touch her.
Wishing for the best...
2007-07-10 14:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by Henr0 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can't see how you would be charged with neglect for leaving your child with his grandmother--unless there was previous abuse of your child that you knew about.
I hope both your 5 y/o and the 13 y/o get the help they need.
Good luck to you.
2007-07-10 14:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you will not be charged with neglect.
When you report this crime to the Dept.of Family Service make sure you tell them exactly what your child told you.
Infact you should report this to your local police so when family service look into it they will see a police report on file.
2007-07-10 14:48:50 · answer #8 · answered by teresaann0306 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't think so, if you don't report it that would be neglectful. I would be more concerned with being sued for slander if you can't prove that the allegations are true. : )
2007-07-10 14:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will not take legal action against you
dont worry
do the right thing and report it
2007-07-10 14:41:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋