Steph, from what you describe, it sounds like somebody needs to intervene in that situation. My detector of emotional abuse doesn't work very well. But that child needs help. If he's so upset as to run out the door when so inadequately dressed for the weather, something is terribly wrong.
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Fred Pete - Jan 03, 2018 11:32:09 am PST #2948 of 8216
Ann, that's a ferret.
Connie Neil - Jan 03, 2018 11:34:48 am PST #2949 of 8216
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If he's so upset as to run out the door when so inadequately dressed for the weather, something is terribly wrong.
This. Can you call CPS and say you're not sure if they should be involved but describe what you saw?
Sparky1 - Jan 03, 2018 11:40:43 am PST #2950 of 8216
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Steph, Carolyn Hax often recommends people who don't quite know what to do call Childhelp, 1-800-4-A-CHILD; she says, "it's a child-abuse-prevention nonprofit and a good source of guidance on getting involved."
Here's one column where she recommends it: [link]
Steph L. - Jan 03, 2018 11:49:05 am PST #2951 of 8216
I look more rad than Lutheranism
While I was composing a post about how I can call CPS and tell them what's going on and they'll determine whether it's severe enough for intervention, I heard yelling outside and the mom had found the son and was dragging him up the front steps and then kicked him through the front door into the house.
I called the police. I can't stop crying.
Dana - Jan 03, 2018 11:53:58 am PST #2952 of 8216
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
You did the right thing.
-t - Jan 03, 2018 11:55:06 am PST #2953 of 8216
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
{{{Tep}}}
That's so awful. I'm glad you called.
Nora Deirdre - Jan 03, 2018 11:56:42 am PST #2954 of 8216
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
OMG, Steph, that's awful. I am so sorry - for you and for those poor kids. God.
amych - Jan 03, 2018 12:11:11 pm PST #2955 of 8216
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
I'm glad you called. Many hugs to you and the neighbor kid.
Laura - Jan 03, 2018 12:11:41 pm PST #2956 of 8216
Our wings are not tired.
I'm so glad you called. Thank you.
Atropa - Jan 03, 2018 12:35:46 pm PST #2957 of 8216
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Steph, I am very glad you called. And as amych said, many hugs to you and the neighbor kid.