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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:17 PM Original message |
Advice/Ideas needed - Neighbor verbally abusing children |
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tabatha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
1. Nothing is more compelling than a video. |
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Old Codger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
2. Anonymous |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
22. anonymity is not my issue |
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Old Codger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:55 PM Response to Reply #22 |
46. OK |
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Demeter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
3. Call Child Protective Services |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. You Tube them and send them an anonymous link. nt |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
5. I would do two things that are recommended here--video and call CPS. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
6. I'd record them and send the recording to CPS |
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MissB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
24. Exactly what Warpy said. |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
7. I'm really not sure |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:10 PM Response to Reply #7 |
27. Thank you |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:14 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. My mom took care of me in so many other ways including spoiling me at times |
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dustbunnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:22 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. We had ten really bad years at home due to our Mother's verbal abuse. |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:28 PM Response to Reply #35 |
39. My mom suffered from depression as well |
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dustbunnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:44 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Depression affects the whole family. |
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amandabeech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 09:38 PM Response to Reply #42 |
52. I'm glad it worked out for you two. |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:44 PM Response to Reply #35 |
43. I tried to confront the grandmother last night |
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dustbunnie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:53 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. Well you seem to have a very good heart. |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
8. I would get proof... |
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silverlib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
9. Third vote for call CPS |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:36 PM Response to Original message |
10. Call CPS. It's only a matter of time before this escalates |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
11. Call CPS |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
12. I hate to sound like a cynical ass |
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janx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:47 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Agreed, AJ... |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:11 PM Response to Reply #12 |
28. Not an ass at all |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:20 PM Response to Reply #12 |
31. I must be a cynical ass too |
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janx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
13. I'll be the one to go against the grain here. |
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dgibby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:57 PM Response to Reply #13 |
23. If she's a fundie, then that won't work, |
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janx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:06 PM Response to Reply #23 |
26. I understand your point of view, but I'd still try the church first. |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:20 PM Response to Reply #26 |
32. The Story of Antwan Fisher told me alot about the foster care system |
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amandabeech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 09:40 PM Response to Reply #26 |
53. If she takes it to the church, the grandmother may be embarrassed |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:17 PM Response to Reply #13 |
30. That's what I was kinda leaning towards |
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janx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:35 PM Response to Reply #30 |
40. This sounds like a good idea, and you are brave to take that |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
15. All these suggestions are excellent, |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
16. The police probably can't help you unless there's an injury that you witness. |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:52 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. That reminds me. 21 states still allow schools to enforce corporal punishment |
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rtassi (486 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
17. You might consider minding your own business ... |
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historian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:23 PM Response to Reply #17 |
36. that is an insulting remark |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:26 PM Response to Reply #17 |
37. It's hard to "mind your own business" |
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bluebellbaby (275 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
19. It's terrible to see someone like you struggle with this but... |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:58 PM Response to Reply #19 |
47. I'm sorry for what you went through |
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bluebellbaby (275 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 09:32 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. Thank you...there are definitely other options...besides the State |
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Fleshdancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
20. If it were me, I would talk to the mom |
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roody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:22 PM Response to Reply #20 |
34. Tape her before you invite her for tea. |
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BuyingThyme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
21. More gardening with the little girl. |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:04 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. That's so last year |
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historian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
33. tape it one way or the other |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:28 PM Response to Reply #33 |
38. I'm going to tape it. |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:49 PM Response to Reply #38 |
44. Good plan. nt |
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Skip Intro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
41. Gotta say you deserve some big kudos here for not just closing your windows and ignoring it. |
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izquierdista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
48. Be an island of calm |
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DoctorMyEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 10:29 PM Response to Reply #48 |
55. I thank you for this thoughtful post |
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Politicalboi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
49. Maybe if you video tape it |
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jazzjunkysue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
51. Just call child protective. Period. It's their job. |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-27-09 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
54. Speak with the Pastor. |
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