My son who is 12 said while at school an older child age 14 will take him into the bathroom and do sexual things to him. I was schocked when i herd this. I called the school counsler but sholuld i call the police?
2007-11-02 05:13:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
yes you should call the police cuz some kid in my school was being sexually abused by another child and the school did nothing about it. That boy needs help and the police can do that. I wish the best for you and your son
2007-11-02 05:21:24 · answer #1 · answered by Hey_its_Leah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do think that you should get the police involved. You can never be too sure that a school will do what they are supposed to do. Protecting your child should be your #1 priority. Suppose that you don't tell the police and the school does nothing, your child will still go to school and get sexually assaulted. Telling the police is a must mam. I would not only call the counselor, you should call the principle, superintendant, and even go up there. Your son must be scared out of his mind. I would also suggest counseling because I can only imagine what he is going through mentally and emotionally. Please mam, call the authorities and go up to the school, you have to be his #1 advocate and protect his safety.
I'd also start writing things down in a journal. When you called the school, who you talked to, what they said, when your son told you, etc... and so forth when you call the authorities. Written documents are admissable in court so make sure to document everything.
2007-11-02 05:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by sincere087 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true, I predict that the school will try protect itself before your child. Stop what you're doing right now and call the police. You are your sons only defender, he will be looking to you to protect him and take charge. Talk to the police or your lawyer to find out what options you have to keep this kid away from your child. Maybe a special kind of restraining order that tells this kid he can't have physical or verbal contact w/your son. And don't be surprised when you see people more interested in the protection of the other kids rights than your own child (the victim).
Telling the school you have a lawyer might not be a bad idea either. Might put them into action on your behalf for fear of a lawsuit in failure to protect your child. Try to find out also if the school has had previous complaints about this 14yr old.
2007-11-02 05:25:52 · answer #3 · answered by 9/12er 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Make sure you ask the police to have a victim's coordinator available as well. That person "holds your hand" through the process and helps to let you know where to seek counseling, what the legal process is, sees the doc with you, etc. They are trained and available 24 hours a day. Ask your son if he would feel more comfortable with a female or male officer. You can request which you have. He may not want a male officer since it is humiliating to talk about in front of "the guys". Feel blessed that you have the type of bond you do that he can come to you with this type of problem.
2007-11-02 05:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by standinglynx 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would call the police, and social services. You may also be helping the child doing this to your son. Usually people who do this kind of molestation, have or are having it done to them. It may be a cry for help by the other boy. It is horrible what has happened to your son, make sure he understands that it is not his fault. Make sure your son knows how proud you are of him being able to talk about this to you, tell him he made the right choice. Let him know that he helped others by telling so this boy can get the help he needs, so hopefully he won't do this to anyone else. What a good strong boy you raised, get him some help, so it doesn't ruin him.
2007-11-02 05:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by anna 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
YES. What happened to your son is a crime. The older boy is not an adult, and probably won't be convicted...but if he is not helped, he will continue to abuse others. This other boy must be brought to the attention of the authorities. The school may wish to hush it up.
Make sure that your son continues to get counseling for this. Let him know also that your love for him has not changed. He may feel that he is "dirty" or "unworthy" of your love.
2007-11-02 05:18:52 · answer #6 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yes i think you should because they have to make sure the school is safe for your son and other kids. the parents of this child needs to be told too. i am so glad your son told you now he will need you all to help him with this and move on. please don't let the school sweep this under the rug.
2007-11-02 05:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you should continue to let the boy molest your son.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? What mother in her right mind would have to ask a bunch of strangers on the Internet if she should contact the police about child molestation? You've gotta be a troll.
2007-11-02 17:32:17 · answer #8 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
YES!! The police and your county social services office immediately!!
2007-11-02 05:21:11 · answer #9 · answered by galeda w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! weither or not the school does anything about it you need to go to everyone you can about this. there is no reason for something like that. call the police ASAP
2007-11-02 05:16:59 · answer #10 · answered by brown_eyes_1097 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋