Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 01-11-2008
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Homeschool Elementary School
Should I report this as abuse/neglect?
I have a niece that is 8. She is constantly being put off on someone else in the family so her parents can go run errands telling her/caregiver that they'll be back in a "little-bit" but it always turns into hours. Mom doesn't work but doesn't cook much either so they eat out ALOT! Neice is overweight and suffers from severe constipation (I think because of all the fast food and junk). Dad talks loud normally and when he's upset, he can be terrifying. Neice is constantly told to play video games both at home and out so parents won't have to be bothered. Now parents have decided to homeschool because neice was picked on last year (overweight) and they would have to drive her to the next elementary school (only 4 miles up the road). I'm really concerned since neice is a really great kid but always looks desprately sad and has developed an eye tic. Should I call social services with my concerns?
It sounds like a lack of parental responsibility. I wonder, how long is homeschooling going to last if they're always pushing her off on family and friends? Sounds like they're being irrational and irresponsible.
Talk to them about keeping her in school, and teaching her how to respond to those who pick on her. If they don't know how, you can offer to give her some tips. Kids should never be given the impression that running away solves anything. Ask your niece if she *really* wants to change schools/home school. If not, that's something else to bring up to her mother.
Maybe you can even tutor her or something after school. Then, you can make sure she gets healthy food and her homework done, that sort of thing. Maybe if you can spend more time with her, your influence will have a good effect on her life.. and maybe her parents will miss her when she's at your house and want to spend some time with her when she's home.
I would also talk to her mother about the video games and junk food. If it's possible, she should be able to play outside. She's old enough to know to stay within boundaries, and not talk to strangers, et al. Give her some easy recipes - like Hamburger Helper kind of things, so she can start cooking at home.
Sure, you can call social services, but instead of reporting abuse or neglect (which, legally, doesn't seem to be occurring), ask for advice.. tell the person your concerns and ask them what you can do.
But the first thing to do is express your concern to your niece's parents. Try not to come of as "holier than thou" - it's hard not to seem that way when you're criticizing someone else's lifestyle, but I'm sure you can find a way.
Maybe you can say - "hey, I found this great recipe.. would you like to try it sometime at home?" or maybe "wanna come over for a baking/cooking afternoon?"
Good luck.
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