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So if you are watching their kids (i.e. Feeding them, providing medical care) they might consider you a mandated reporter if someone reports this to CPS. Do you think that is likely?
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Sorry, we were out of town for a few days and I haven't had a pc to check on here...
Anyway, I seriously doubt anyone other than me would ever report them for anything. I live in the South where the cops are part of the good ole boy system. If I were to report them, I would be the one to be headed for trouble, not them. Ironically, the mother has told the kids that if my son and her daughter don't start getting along that they won't be allowed to play with my son anymore. HA. It really all just pisses me off and is a huge trigger for me because of the way my son's getting treated... for now I am going to try to let this go, or at least stop talking about it so much because it is causing me a great deal of anxiety.
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That is understandable. Take care of you and your children.
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Thanks NF. I got myself all crazy about this last night and really freaked out. I honestly feel pushed out of my house over this. I wish we could move. I cannot deal with this.
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(((((((((((perpetuallysad))))))))
Sending love your way...your home should be your home ![]()
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perpetuallysad, I expect you are getting mighty tired of me suggesting calling someone. When is gets to the point you feel you are being pushed out of your house, I suggest it is time to act.
Knowledge is power. My thought is for you to call the Child Desertion Unit and explain what is going on, including your thought of wanting to move to escape the stress this problem is causing. Ask the Case Worker what if anything can be done so you do not have to be the surrogate mother for these unfortunate children. Child Desertion Unit
In any event, I have many times called agencies anonymously to get information useful in cases I was working on. If the Case Worker cannot help you, ask to be directed to the agency that can. Once you know more you will be in a better position to decide what you want to do. Good luck. |
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(((Perpetuallysad))) I’m SO sorry that you’re dealing with this! I know exactly how you feel, but I have no positive answer for you. The times that I’ve dealt with it, I just sucked it up and dealt, until I just couldn’t tolerate it anymore.
I moved because I just couldn’t tolerate my neighbors anymore. It got to the point that I not only had their kids, but their nieces and nephews as well. Our new place seemed like a dream, until summer. My backyard neighbor used to tell her son “you play with X so I can take a nap.” This chic was so bold as to actually inform me that my dog (a Rott) should be tied up in the front yard. You see she was afraid of dogs, and did not feel comfortable sending her son across the yard when my dog was tied up out back. She was an inside pet, and it didn’t seem to bother the woman to have her son playing in my house WITH the dog, just didn’t want him walking by it. She was only outside when I was hanging clothes on the line, doing her business or when we were all outside eating, playing or whatever. She actually confronted me about it! I said that since my dog made her feel uncomfortable she should keep her son out of my yard in general. When I refused to move the dog, she started calling the police, stating the dog was running loose. They came three times, each time the dog was sleeping in the house, the third time my father happened to be visiting, he heard the call on his radio (also a police officer, but different department), he actually responded “I am currently at that residence, have been here for over an hour eating dinner and the dog hasn’t even gone outside!” When they came the third time, I explained what the problem was and they paid her a visit instead. I’ve always felt guilty when I reached my breaking point and severed the relationship with the children, because they are victims of their parent’s stupidity. I tried to give them the love and attention that they weren’t getting at home, but when it starts to interfere with your own family life and happiness, you have to do something. When you cannot even enjoy your own back yard because you’re afraid to see the pleading eyes… Like I said, the time before I had to move. It got so oppressive! I couldn’t feed my kids lunch outside on their picnic table anymore. Keeping them inside didn’t help, the neighbor’s would come to the door, I’d tell them to come back later, the kids were eating and they’d say something like “boy that smells good.” What do you do? I wanted to teach my kids to be kind and generous, but not door mats.
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Whatever else you do, if one of these kids is ever injured again and says they can't go into their own house or wake up their mom, go ahead and call EMS. I agree with the person who suggested that, because of course EMS won't do anything without the parent's permission, which will mean the mother will have to get involved with her own kid. And yes, she may get angry and she may even punish the child, but the children are being neglected badly and probably abused already, plus an emergency medical technician isn't going to be blown off as easily as you might be, and they are required to report abuse. And -- just a thought -- not to stress you out or anything, but you do have liability insurance on your property? Most homeowner's policies include it. You are wise in any case not to let these kids in your pool. Good luck!
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Greetings,
Follow your heart, for fate has a way of helping those whose hearts truly mean well. Have a good one. ![]() |
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PS, you have a heart of gold, but don't let fear and resentment be the main feelings you have with these kids. NF had a good point about calling EMS, and letting them take the bull by the horns. I live in a place with a considerable "ole boy" mentality. The Bullies are allowed to do what they want, and if you sound the alarm, you are the problem for causing the ruckus, not them. So, best get EMS or some other obligatory reporter quietly aware of the situation and let them handle it. Also, Byz has some good points about calling for anonoymous advice. I have done so in the past, and this is too much to manage for you alone. Bless you for being a caring soul in their world, Dear.! HUGGGGSSSS.
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