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Ok everyone lets keep this simple. My name is Chris, I am an 18 year old guy. I am also a senior in HS. I am a good listener and even better at giving advice because I have had to deal with a lot of adversity. Anyway, so here is my advice column...

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I recently babysat for one of my husband's coworkers for a few days. After seeing a few warning signs, I'm beginning to think that the children are not being taken care of and that she may be abusing them.

This woman brings the children out in freezing weather with no jackets. She drops them off with no supplies. The children don't appear to have been bathed. They have severe, untreated diaper rash which leads me to think they're not being changed like they should. I've also noticed bruises on one of the children. It could be from bumping something, but from the look of the bruises I suspect the child was hit. When I feed them, they act like they haven't been fed in a while.

I've tried talking to her, but she told me it was none of my business. I'm worried what might happen if I don't do something. Should I call social services and report my suspicions?

I would suggest that you contact your local DCF (Department of Children and Families) and talk to a representative from there. Its good that you are keeping your eyes open and are looking out for these children's best interest. I would suggest that you not try to solve this problem by yourself because you may get a bad reaction and if your wrong there could be potential problems. Its best to let professionals handle this problem or at least give you the best advice for you handling it.

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