I was just told to mind my own business :(

[teri88]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

I agree, you definitely did the right thing. You might want to consider calling your state's child protective services, especially if it happens again. They treat neglect cases as seriously as abuse. I'd hate to think that this little boy could be hurt or killed because the mother isn't providing proper supervision.

yeah that! I was going to say the same thing. It's a shame that people don't want to get involved today, and when someone goes out of their way to help they get verbally abused like that!

[HALEY]

Don't feel bad you did the right thing! Some parents shouldn't be blessed with children..
Micah is never out of my sight when we go out, anywhere!

[DianaB]

I have a problem with thinking about turning someone into the authorities. If I saw a problem then I would consider it. I'm just not for turning anyone into the authorities. I hate to think that that's what our society is turning into.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I have a problem with thinking about turning someone into the authorities. If I saw a problem then I would consider it. I'm just not for turning anyone into the authorities. I hate to think that that's what our society is turning into.

For me, I'd hate for something to happen to the child in question and know that I could have at least tried to help.

Maybe it's just my training, but in my opinion, DCS isn't there to punish parents. They exist to see to the well-being of the child. The child's well-being depends on the family's well-being so we do everything we can to improve family functioning so that the child's safety and happiness improves.

[donna1990]

She is a fool, a stranger could have picked him up and he could be gone forever.
You did the right thing, I would have done that also.

[judy]

I heard a quote recently - "What other people think of me is none of my business."

You did what a caring person with good values would do. Her reaction has nothing to do with you. Because she is - drunk, stupid, who knows - doesn't mean you have to go down to her level.

I would call DCS because life is too fragile, especially for a child. He needs you to help him by getting his mother some services.

JMO

[Emmsmom]

Originally Posted by AngieDoogles

For me, I'd hate for something to happen to the child in question and know that I could have at least tried to help.

Maybe it's just my training, but in my opinion, DCS isn't there to punish parents. They exist to see to the well-being of the child. The child's well-being depends on the family's well-being so we do everything we can to improve family functioning so that the child's safety and happiness improves.

That would be great if it were true. I know of a family right now that is going through hell because of DSS. The children are being sexually abused and have been physically abused by the father and because of DSS he is still allowed to see them. For the life of me I can't understand it. The children have been examined by doctors and bruises have been documented. There is much more to this that I am willing to put out there. The mom turned to the cops first who did NOTHING. She then turned to DSS who did nothing. So needless to say I don't think very highly of DSS. It is a joke to me and is doing nothing more than punishing these children who by the way are 6,10, and 14.

[AngieDoogles]

Originally Posted by Emmsmom

That would be great if it were true. I know of a family right now that is going through hell because of DSS. The children are being sexually abused and have been physically abused by the father and because of DSS he is still allowed to see them. For the life of me I can't understand it. The children have been examined by doctors and bruises have been documented. There is much more to this that I am willing to put out there. The mom turned to the cops first who did NOTHING. She then turned to DSS who did nothing. So needless to say I don't think very highly of DSS. It is a joke to me and is doing nothing more than punishing these children who by the way are 6,10, and 14.

Maybe Virginia doesn't have a very good system. That's something that could be changed if enough people wrote to legislators and officials...

[Emmsmom]

Sadly I don't think it will be that easy... I also know that this problem doesn't just plague Virginia.

I also think that if you were a fly on the wall when the Police get these calls you would see that do as they please.