tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post1891986689216729519..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: Abuse?Happy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-19341383535833552852008-07-07T05:15:00.000-05:002008-07-07T05:15:00.000-05:00Tracey, I'd be nervous leaving my kid with the tea...Tracey, I'd be nervous leaving my kid with the teachers if they felt that way, but I have a feeling they WOULD call child protective services and go way overboard, and that's not what I want. I was HOPING that the secretary would pass the info on or have someone TALK to the guy? Maybe the fellow wasn't thinking about the possible consequences? <BR/><BR/>Another thing that happens a LOT at the MEGA church I used to go to (largest Southern Baptist in the state!) is that people would let their kids go potty by themselves. The church folks would announce periodically stuff like, well, we're right near the highway and so for safety's sake we'd appreciate you accompany your child.<BR/><BR/>No one seems to "get" that it's a code for, "We have actual convicted child molesters worshipping with us in church. We can't prevent their coming here, and we do watch them as close as possible, but my goodness think what you're doing! We've seen men hanging out in the bathroom before and have security forces, but we can't be everywhere all the time."<BR/><BR/>When you talk to a parent straight up about you know for a FACT there are convicted child molesters there, Mom and Dad tend to watch their kid better. In fact, I could care less about the stares that my kids had to go potty with me till they were NINE and even then if they wanted to use the Men's room, the brothers had to go together.<BR/><BR/>Most people, when they know what's up, do the right thing.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-34833116256658345712008-07-07T03:52:00.000-05:002008-07-07T03:52:00.000-05:00My kid doesn't do homework. Ever. We have tried ev...My kid doesn't do homework. Ever. We have tried everything. And I do mean everything. It's not a sign of neglect. She just doesn't do it. Her choice, her consequences. <BR/><BR/>The baby left in the car? Of course he could have been taken. It happens more than most people like to think. <BR/><BR/>If more people reported things like this AT THE TIME THEY ARE HAPPENING, more could be done by child protection services. If that parent leaves that child alone in the car in front of witnesses, what does he do behind closed doors? And what is with that teacher's attitude?<BR/><BR/>I have a case at the moment where a 'concerned neighbour' rings up after the event to tell us that mum has left the kids home alone again. Mate, TELL US THE MINUTE SHE LEAVES SO WE CAN CATCH HER AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! <BR/><BR/>Don't give up. Eventually, the community will take ownership of child protection issues. One day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-19251537664353621262008-07-06T09:45:00.000-05:002008-07-06T09:45:00.000-05:00Very interesting post... there are many forms of a...Very interesting post... there are many forms of abuse as we all know.... as for the baby left in the car.. I too would have rung SOMEBODY about it! It is dangerous to say the least to leave an infant/baby in a car alone! I get so mad when I see this happen... you did the right thing to ring the school.Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599144462630400401noreply@blogger.com