My friend treats her kids terribly, what should I do?

Who cares if she gets mad at you do what’s right by the children

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You can report her… But, if they don’t find any signs of neglect, or physical abuse then nothing will be done! They can I believe question the children then maybe depending on what they tell them something can be done! You can try talking to her and tell her how you feel idk if that would get you anywhere but, it’s a shot

Before you call CPS you need proof. Everyone will jump down my throat but let me explain.
Foster care is too full. There’s no room so unless the case is urgent nothing will get done. They don’t have time to investigate possible abuse bc the cases with children being exploited and obviously physically abuse take priority. There are more than you’ll ever be able to understand.
So get proof. Record, pictures, whatever you can before you call. Bc they will do nothing. And she’ll just get better at hiding it.

if you want to protect her children, then call whatever child services you have where ever you live. Tell them what you stated here. You don’t have to leave your name & continue to call until something is done

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CPS definitely make a report. You can remain anonymous

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So step in be there emotionally for the kids. You never know what could be run through they mind. Keep a report of everything. Be they voice

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See somth say something… ask yourself if she killed one or both, would you feel guilty for not doing anything to try and help them, if so then act upon what you’re seeing and hearing.
Record it of her being mean to kids.
If people see something they need to say something, to many kids are failed because people think we should mind our own business, but when it comes to kids, KIDS ARE OUR BUSINESS, they need protection and love and they can never ever have to much of that. And if the parent is doing nothing wrong and is loving there kid then no harm has been called.

I’ve had cps called on me before because my kids and I were rough housing on our trampoline cps and cops came when we were still rough housing nothing happened to us I was at least glad that someone had my son’s safety at heart

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You need to call. And get them some help but they probably want do a thing

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Be their voice in this situation please, they can’t speak up its our job too. You clearly see she’s unfit to parent her babies so please do something about it

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If you feel they are in damaged make the call. Kids needs protection and someone to speak up for them.

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Thank you for standing up for the children. I’m glad you are there to do the right thing.

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I think as her friend you need to step in and be honest. Apparently either she is drowning in her life or she just needs help and a break. I would call dcyf. But I would also be upfront with her and offer help if you are that concerned.

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If you feel something isn’t right report her…What if something happened to those children could you live with yourself ? Her family sounds like they are enabling her and thats not good…REPORT HER FOR THE SAKR OF THOSE CHILDREN…Pm me with info I will I am a mandated reporter and have to do it…

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So sad the kids that are mentally abused as well as physically abused.

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Why can’t people like this use birth control? The best thing you can do is call CPS. They don’t just come snatch the kids, they will make her take steps to become a better parent and get services in place, snap so the kids are fed and maybe insist the mother sees a therapist or takes parenting classes. Help those kids you may be the only person who can.

You should call cps what kind of question is this?? You need to protect those babies and you havent done a thing.

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Anonymous call to CPS!!!

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If they are being mistreated and abused (name calling is verbal abuse) call cps.

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Heres my problem. You come to Facebook instead of saying something to her or REPORTING HER. If your not saying shit to her about the shit then dont come to facebook. Sitting back and watching it is just as bad…“My friend” . Wouldnt see me friends with anyone who treats there kids like this, and if i did see all this happen id deff be speaking up or making a report. Not running to Facebook smh

If your gut is telling you to call and report then do it.

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I was a Foster Child then given back to mom… Everyone felt it more important to mind their own business than us children… Several hospital stays, stitches, ECT… 2 brothers Died within 6 months. My forever friends brother called cps and my family was mad at me! ( go figure??) If there’s not a problem you will not have any worry.

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If you feel like her children are being abused in anyway physically emotionally mentally then it is up to you to do something. It’s always better to be safe than sorry in the situation. If nothing is going on, then she has nothing to worry about if CPS gets called out.

You should call CPS, they do not have to tell her, who called. You see those kids are being mistreated, make the call. You will feel better about yourself and the kids’ situation.
They cannot protect themselves.

If you feel they are in danger call cps don’t make a fb post about it bc Facebook won’t help. If you are not prepared to make that call then step back and mind your own :woman_shrugging:

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Be their voice please if you see it then call in on it anonymously.
No kid should be done like that period.
Personally If you feel it’s best then do so if you’re a mom you understand then.

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Why have you seen all of this and still not reported it? If you have known this was happening for so long and not stepped up then you have enabled her actions to continue. Call somebody.

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Omg :astonished: I HOPE BY NOW YOU MADE SOME CALLS!! Don’t EVER let anyone tell you to mind your own business because if we don’t make it our business then no laws will ever change!!!
We are children’s ( and animal) voices and we all need to speak up. I have many MANY times in my life ~
AND DONT GIVE UP UNTIL SOMEONE HEARS YOU :revolving_hearts:

Unfortunately here in Indiana even if you did call someone as long as they have a place to sleep and have food in the house nothing will be done. My sister in law has 4 kids all from different dads and is a drug addict. She had no running water and the stove didn’t even work and they really didn’t have much for food AND the house was disgusting yet her kids still stayed. It’s a joke. I hope for their sake they can get help though! Be their voice!

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Sadly even If you report her they probably won’t do anything. It isn’t against the law to be a shitty parent unfortunately. Unless you want to be the one to take a stand and take them when she needs them taken not much you can do unless you dive in yourself.

If they are being abused you should have called cps yesterday! It is up to you to make that call otherwise you have also failed them.

Offer to take kids overnight if you can

If you are aware of any abuse happening to those children and you don’t report it, you are just as complicit as the rest of her family. REPORT THE ABUSE!

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I wouldn’t call CPS because the kids aren’t going to get treated any better in the system… They’re just going to be traumatized even further.
Talk to your friend, ask her what’s going on, ask her if you can help… come to her with low cost mental health help in your area and resources for her…

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Call protective child services and save those children!

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You need to call cps

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You need to be these kids voice. Report her. Please don’t wait. One of these poor babies are gonna be severely hurt or even worse.

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I would hang out with her and secretly record the way she treats the children and then turn her in to cps.

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Call cps on her if you feel like they are being abused

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Call CPS , be the adult here. Someone has to advocate for them. You’re just as guilty if you know something that would make us “sick” but don’t speak up about it or tell anyone of importance… if you know something that awful, then grow up and make the call.

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I would turn her in👌

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If you do nothing for those defenseless children, you are an accomplice, do something, do not remain silent.

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I could not know something is not right with that situation and not do anything about it, call cps!

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Gather as much proof as you can then call cps on her.

My cousins friends son was murdered by the hands of his father. Neglected, name calling, bitten, beaten. I urge you to call Dcp&p or your local police department. Do you want your friends kids to tur out like my cousins friend child.

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Call on her if it’s that bad it won’t be cute if one of them gets hurt really bad or ends up dead . People always think ghey will be fine

If there’s that many concerns, maybe you should call CPS instead of asking other Mama’s on FB.

I wud report it to social

Neglected and abuesed she should al ready have been reported and get them kids put with someone who will love them and keep them safe I wouldn’t even waste my time writing on this about it get on the phone and report that awful horrible person

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You don’t sound like “her” friend at all!

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sadly not all reported abuse us taken seriously especially when famy will be on the side of the mom.
Still report it. And keep reporting.
Try to be loving and a comfort that’s there for the poor kids. This all sounds awful

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If kids are unsafe or being hurt it is your duty to do something to protect them.poor children cant do anything. But if its you just not liking the way the girl lives you d be better off to look the other way.

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Report it if the kids are in danger

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If the kids are not safe there and things are going on that would make a parent or someone with the right brain cells feel sick about the situation then report them to cps! Be those kids voices please!!! Its one thing to call on them for no reason its a whole different story when there is actually stuff going on with the kidds. Please call dont wait if u can try to go to her house and video tape. If she ask why just say the kids are being cute and u wanted to get a video of it. Be the voice of those kids please im begging u.

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Call dcyf. Or cps.
This is so sad. I have to admit… I have 5 children… and when they are super bratty I say free kids come and take them… anyone wanna be a new mom :joy: but I jokingly say that… and my kids know and think it’s silly.
She seems evil… and like she hates being a mother.
Maybe most people in her life doesn’t see how she’s treating them??

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Write down and date everything you said here and what is going forward. This is neglect and abuse. Where is the kids fathers in this? Are any of them decent? The kids can’t fend for themselves. You must do the right thing and report her. See if you can do it without giving your name. Kids can’t protect or fight for themselves so it is your business.

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this is ur friend ??? i would report that bih and walk away from that friendship all together

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Get evidence first!!

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You know all these horrible things but havent reported her… are you being serious or just need something to rant about cuz ur bored?

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What I don’t understand is why you just writing this call the cops if you don’t do something knowing the fact that these kids are in danger you are just as bad as her

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Sounds like u should be contacting cps and telling them all this especially the parts u aren’t telling us

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Why is this being posted on here and not reported to CPS? She’s a bully and starves her kids 70% of the time? CALL CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES!

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Report her and I wouldn’t call her a friend

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1st, offer to take the kids at any and all times. Tell her you… idk… are trying to become a nanny and you want practice. Take off work for a day here and there if you can afford to, just to be available when you know she has a date or something. Ask people you trust to offer to watch them too. Record all the times she’s been abusive. Write down phrases, situations, names, dates. Keep a diary just for that. Then call protective services and submit your evidence. Ask for everything to remain anonymous, as you’re a part of the kids’ lives. Ask a million questions if they don’t do anything. Speak to a social worker or a lawyer or a children’s advocate to get as much info on what evidence you’ll need to get her kids put in protective care… Try Reddit they have subs for social workers and legal advice.

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Report it and you can report it anonymously to avoid drama. Do it before those babies get hurt. I dont say this lightly I personally don’t care for cps practices but sometimes they help

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Someone needs to contact child services.

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Sister in law? Call cps . If it’s that bad. But girls are annoying . Sometimes even more then boys so that is not really the issue . I love my kids equally but Untill you have a girl and a boy you won’t know.

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Turn her in to CPS…please do your part, if you don’t, then your just as guilty as she is because you know it’s happening and your not reporting it

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Offer help before cps.
Sounds like she’s stressed.

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Just pray for her…take her and pray for her. Confront her. Show her God’s words. Teach her a different way. She must not know how to be a Godly woman. My mom had moments too. Its a cycle of not knowing who you are in Christ.

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So call CPS on her and tell them everything. You can leave it anonymously

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Sounds like she needs to grow up :roll_eyes:

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If the kids are in danger do something about it!

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It’s sad to say but sometimes these families that are foster parents are worse than the actual parents. The things that are said are wrong and not a great way to treat those kids. I bet those kids still would rather be with their mother , especially when so much abuse goes on in the system. Maybe have a talk with her or her family about how you feel and tell her it is not right. I know you have stated there are a few incidents that you cannot share so if those include any abuse then yes maybe cps should be called.

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Yes, talk to the child protection people.Explain in detail to them.

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If she is doing things to explicit to post on social media, then indeed an intervention of some authority needs to be present!!!

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Report the situation right now.
Why are you waiting?

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To be honest, CPS here in TN is a joke so I’m not sure how they are other places. :frowning:

Even though it would be hard to report. I would ! Children have to come first they are pure at heart and need protection

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You need to do right be these children and call cps,friend or not unlike these children she can defend herself and speak up and they have obviously no one to do that for them !

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First of all shes not your friend if you’re talking shit about her on fb. Second of all, if you were really concerned you would call cps. Not talk shit on fb.

If you are this concerned maybe you should contact child services. You know what they say. Silence is consent.

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If you literally can’t post stuff because it would make us sick, you do your part and call CPS/DCFS. Whatever you need to to make sure the kids are safe, fed, and cared for.

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Don’t call cps. The kids could be take and out in foster care and big chances they’ll be worse off. Help her take the kids under your wings. Treat them as your own then. Talk to her and her family see if there’s anything anyone can to together to help. Put with family or you take em tell her maybe she’s not seeing it.

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If you witness this behavior you should record and report.Sounds like she is capable of anything.

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I’m not a big believer in the effectiveness of child services (cps) but sometimes having that visit will knock some two cents into that brain of hers.

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Call cps or police to do a welfare check

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Record what you are around for and call cps or dhs or dcf whatever it is in your area. Most cases get dismissed unless there is proof of an issue. And if everyone else thinks shes a good mom she is a good liar and would lie her way out of getting her kids taken. Once a worker can talk to the kids without their mom they would be removed immediately for their protection

Call cps if you feel she abuses them that much. Cps will not tell who called

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Sounds like you have your mind made up and you don’t sound wrong :wink:
Too many people stand aside and allow things like this where we need more people with the courage to stand up for our children. They are precious and anyone who doesn’t understand that or treat them as such shouldn’t have the right to!

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You are not doing her any favours by just brushing it off and putting it in a corner. Those kids need help and help right now. Not tomorrow not the next day but right now. Think of the kids not your friend . There shouldn’t even be the question what should I do. Do your part now.

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Report her, those children need someone that will stand up for them.

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If you guys are close enough…
you could suggest watching some documentaries or Netflix/YouTube series on infants and children.
How certain things effect a child’s developing brain.

Or if not, you could be subtle with sharing links on Facebook and bringing it up in conversation later? “Oh that reminds me…did you see the link I posted last week? I read that….”

Parenting courses? leave pamphlets at her house?
Her family not speaking up says a lot. Unlearning behaviours like the name calling :weary::broken_heart: and why she picks on her daughter so
Maybe :sparkles:counselling​:sparkles:

It won’t do anything right away. But it gives her the chance to learn something too. Some people don’t know, what they don’t know… until it’s brought to their attention. Especially if this behaviour is normal growing up. Would just have to hope one day , that something she heard or read comes back to her. That something clicks in her mind or challenges the way she usually acts.
Are there services you can call anonymously for support in your country?
A support worker?

I would make a no urgent call to CPS so they have something to refer too should others come forward with info later down the track too.

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Aa long as them kids have a roof, running water, and food in the fridge(even bare minimum) they wont do shyt. It dont matter how she talks to them. Its better than the system. It is wrong whats shes doing but thats who and how she operates. It sounds like u have been (friends) to her but not to u. U see people your own enemies is your friends. Thats truly scary that she thinks your her friend but u feel like this about her. If u truly cared u would help her and not be so vindictive!!

Call CPS and have them check her out. Make comments when she acts certain ways in front of you to her children

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Call cps
Those kids deserve a lot better than that and kids come first
Her being a piece of garbage parent is on her and everyone who’s enabling it is just as bad

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Be the voice for these children! If you know things that are so horrible…get these babies help. Call CPS!! Call Police!! Be their voice!!

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Awwww man sad apparently they need to be taken from her if she is really the piece of shit that you say she is then them babies need to be taken away from her sad sad situation to witness but someone has to step up and be the voice for these kids they deserve love and to be treated as they are loved rather than a piece of trash so many cpls out there wanting babies and can’t have them and sick ppl like this can and that’s how they treat their kids unacceptable someone needs to step up and step in ASAP

Sounds like you need to make a call to CPS, if you can not publicly post then that is all sorts of red flags and those children are in danger. Do the right thing and report her to CPS asap

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If you have solid evidence of the neglect or even abuse (if that is what you are not comfortable sharing) then you need to report her. Just think of how you would feel if you don’t do anything and something bad happens to those babies.

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Be their voice!!! Call CPS ASAP!!!

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