Half Past Dead 2
23 Agustus 2010 oleh alfredrobles1973|
IMDB rating: 4.10 Plot: Long time inmate Twitch (Kurupt) gets himself transfered to a tougher prison than the re-opened Alcatraz. He claims it’s to be closer to his lady but his real motives are a bit more grandiose. There he crosses paths with Burke (Bill Goldberg) a bulky prisoner who can take care of himself. Twitch, despite being less muscular, is just as mouthy and is pretty much the same. But there is a gang war brewing between the black and hispanic inmates… |
Actors: Goldberg Bill,Kurupt,Madrid Robert,Perez Joe,Omari Morocco,Conley Jack,LaSardo Robert,Browne Kale,Torti Robert,Kenyatta Stogie,Plana Tony,Clayton Lamont,Action,
Help with possible neglect situation! Serious question, Ten points will be awarded!?
My finance and I have been together almost a year and a half. I have met his sister and his husband multiple times and hung out at their house etc etc. So here is my issue. She has four children ages 7, 3, 2, and 7 months. To me, they are developmentally behind. The 7 y/o not so much but especially the toddlers. They aren’t even trying to get potty trained, they are constantly having crusty noses, verbal skills are not there, very badly behaved etc. Her house is a mess! Dirty diapers everywhere, food crushed in the carpet, just all out disgusting. Her first child’s father has made CPS reports on her and nothing seems to get done. This past weekend, we were helping them move and she just allowed the baby to scream. I held him for most of the night. She doesn’t have socks or shoes on him and its the dead of winter. Not even a coat, just a car seat snuggie thing. How do I approach this situation? I have a 6 y/o daughter and a baby on the way. I don’t want my children around her kids… No one else seems to notice.. Am I paranoid or should I say something? My fiance gets upset when I mention it? Please help!
*edited to add* She is also a stay at home mom. I guess I just was more strict with my daughter…
As for the meals, they are pretty much pickers. For example when we have been there they eat but very little. Pizza, mcdonalds etc. I am really not trying to be rude, I am seriously concerned. Also, the baby was admitted to ER monday with pneumonia. I mentioned to her about his breathing on Saturday and she shrugged it off. Maybe I am just paranoid..
I don’t know where you live, but sadly in my area CPS hardly does anything with reports like that.
You are right, the situation seems like the kids are very neglected. If I were you I would report it. (It can’t hurt) If CPS decides not to investigate then there’s nothing you can do. But at least you have the peace of mind that you tried. If you do decide to report it, try to get more reasons for your report. And try to possibly get evidence. i.e, when your kids are at her house, act like your taking pictures of them playing, but your actually have her kids in the picture with their dirty appearance and the dirty house in the background. You haven’t mentioned if the kids have appropriate meals. This is a very important point too, when you make a CPS report. Does the mother feed them, if so, does she feed them enough, is it healthy food etc.
The dirty diapers all over the place are definitely a sanitary and health risk issue.
Another way is, that you could try to talk to the mother, although it is probably a tough thing to do. And from experience, as I work with kids that come from background like that, it is almost impossible to make them change anything. It is a very horrible environment for kids to grow up in!!!
Good luck!!
brown eyed girl | Feb 03, 2010
Well, a messy house is hardly a case for neglect. Lots of parents use the Cry It Out method for their infants, and the fleece carseat covers are plenty warm without extra layers. My daughter used to sweat in hers, and only in pajamas underneath! As for their potty-training and your opinions on their development, you are not their mother! If you don’t want your kids around hers, don’t bring them over there. Period. You cannot judge someone for raising their 4 kids the way they choose (especially when you only have one yourself). Even if you don’t agree with her parenting style, there’s not much you can do. CPS will not get involved unless the kids are being truly neglected or abused.
Object Permanence | Feb 03, 2010
Well if CPS won’t investigate, there isn’t a whole lot you can do about this situation. Although messy houses with 4 kids are pretty common. Also those snuggie things can be pretty warm, so at least she has something warm on the kid.
horselover1978 | Feb 03, 2010
I agree with the first response. I grew up in a family of 11 and it was inevitable that the house would get very messy at times. That doesn’t mean we were neglected. I also had siblings who didn’t potty train until they were almost 4. Same with verbal development. Some take longer than others. Not to mention, she has THREE little ones and it’s really difficult training them all.
My mother called CPS on my husband and I because she heard our baby crying for a long time. The agent told her they actually recommend putting a baby down and letting him cry if you feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Not to mention, some babies have colic and cry all the time. That doesn’t mean they are being neglected.
Nobody is a perfect parent and just because she isn’t as attentive as you would like her to be, you have absolutely no idea what it’s like to care for 4 young children. Having one child is EASY compared to even two or three. She has four!
Des | Feb 03, 2010