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Suspected child abuse
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?
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i may be only 13 but you really sould call the cops to come out and take a look and say have them tell the mom a naghbor has noticed for a long time.
abercrombie13
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Definitly report your suspicions. If nothing else, they'll occasionally send people out to her house to make sure she's taking care of her children. Don't confront her if it only makes it worse and don't tell her that you called social services or the police. If she really has something mentally wrong with her, she might try to run, or something drastic like that.
If you babysit them, they are your business. And even if you didn't babysit them, you know about the problem, making it your business. Follow your instinct and act on your suspicions.
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You need to call a social services. If these kids are being abused or neglected, it is only just a matter of time until one of them is killed.
signed: halfbloodprince123087
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You need to call CPS. Those children aren't being taken care of correctly, and the fact that the mother got so defensive about it is a red alert sign. You need to report this before one of them gets seriously injured. I had something like this happen to me once, and I didn't report it. I seriously regretted it.
And if you do send CPS and they find out everything is alright, then you know that you did the right thing in keeping the children safe.
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i think you should. try to babysit the kids as much as you can to keep them out of her way or whoever's abusing her. you should definitely do something in case the children are in danger. ♥
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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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Here are some numbers I researched.
1 (800) 842-2288
this is the department of child abuse and neglect hotline. they'll talk to you about your observations and they'll ask for some information about the people you babysat for.
0r you can call
1-800-4-A-CHILD which is really 1-800-422-4453
the line is open 24 hours. they'll just ask you alot of questions.
^^ PLEASE let me know if this helps or not!
**hope it works out!**
x-O Annerszz_101 x-O
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Hurry! Call 1-800-ChildAbuse or something like that and fast!
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Hi there,
If I were in your situation I would DEFINITELY get social services/authorities involved.
They don't need to know that it is you that reported them so if you are wrong they need never know.
If you are right then these children will stand a fighting chance of having a better upbringing and will get away from the abuse that they may be on the recieving end of.
Please, please notify someone! These chidren are not in a position to help themselves which is where you need to step in.
Good luck!
Mel xx
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I believe that telling someone would be the best answer. Since you dont know for sure you should maybe tell your parents or an adult to check into it first. Of course adults dont always listen so if you have to report it to a social worker first tell them that you suspect it. even if you arent sure the children could be in danger of being hurt. I hope this helps you, good luck!
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yes you should definately report this. it doesnt matter if your getting into other peoples busuinesses or not. if this wonam is really hurting her children you need to contact social services.hope i helped, jess
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better to do something and it be nothing than to not do anything and it be something.
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Kelss
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Yes report it..! What if it turned into something very bad and then you`d feel horrible if something happened to one of these children.. think about that please.. ♥ Dez
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what are you waiting for the longer you take the more they will be hurt. call the socail work and report it.
*~Stephanie~*
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If you dont report it your just adding to the abuse and you definetly dont want to do that.
If the children are old enough to talk or atleast one of them is ask them , just be like
uhmm whats that bruise from.. their children theyll probably talk .. hope that helped.. x0 melis*
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YES! You should report this....for the sake of the children. These innocent children deserve to be in a loving home, not an abusive one.
Report it to more than one person so that it will get someone's attention ASAP.
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yes call cps imm. beofre something serious happens
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YES! Report it! It Doesnt Matter what the parents say do it! but first get photos to have proof!
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Yes! report it, from the sounds of what you said it shows clear signs of child abuse! Put a stop to it or get it investigated.
You have every right to report this regardless of what the mother says. You sticking with your instincts and doing what you think is right. Get it seen to and sorted.
goodluck let me know what happens xx
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deffinately report child abuse. If they are just babies it is even worse do whatever you can to STOP this. >3
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