Not Sure What To Think Or Do.

For everyone who read/responded to my 'Need To Share Thread' about the incident between my youngest daughter and girl in her class - this is about the same girl and her family.

Twice it has come up in class conversation that her father whips her and her sister with a belt. One time the class was talking about their families/sibling and the girls said when her older sister cries and doesn't want to go to piano lessons - her father whips her with a belt. Last week she told my daughter that her father whips her. My daughter said with what and she said with a belt. I don't think the teacher heard

So my question is - what would you do with info like this? I don't even know if this is illegal.

How about calling child protective services?

If this was a family who I don't have a history with, I could easily call CPS. If I call and tell them what the girl said, the girl will remember she told my daughter - things have calmed down and I'm worried about this inflaming it all over again. I'm thinking of passing this info to the principal.

Anonymous letter the the head of the school, thats the way I would go.

Safe guard my children AND telling someone about it.

Thanks Tishie - I'm wondering if I should wait a little, hoping she'll forget who she told this too. Another option is for my daughter to tell her, to tell the principal. My concern is for my daughter - I don't want them saying she's the one who exaggerating, since that was their defense before.

Another part of me wonders if this is any of my business since many people from years ago, have been disciplined this way. ATM I'm not sure what or whether I should tell anyone.

Hi lynn, I agree with Yoda that you should contact Child Protective Services. As far as I've dealt with them (once), the call was completely anonymous, and they were very helpful and prompt in dealing with the problem. I'm in the States, and I am not sure how the procedure changes from state to state here, or in Canada, where you are. Must they involve you or your daughter in any investigation?

If it's feasible, I'd give CPS a call, or send an email or letter ASAP. I read much of the original thread you'd posted about your troubles with this family (you have my sincere sympathy, believe me!), and I admire you for your concern and for taking steps to try and help the poor kids down the block.

Best of luck!