Is this child abuse/neglect?
602792
You bet its neglect. It makes you want to lock the mother in a room and see if she can hold it or p--s on herself
733455
call   the sheriffs  office and request  a  check on  the welfare of a child  ...they  are required  to follow up on it\n\nlol@CPS and you know why
971028
Emotional and physical neglect
695651
Someone abusing a child or animal.
714411
i'm glad you got a conclusion that offered you some type of closure.  i'm hopeful that your child is seeing a child therapist at the perpetrator's expense to offset any issues that may arise in the future.\n\npeace.
762878
Just so you know, I work for Loss Prevention at the largest retailer in the world, and I have seen small children taken away from parents who steal. It's considered child abuse in many areas.\n\nSo I think you're very right to warn him, especially since you have a little one. \n\n$20 or $40 is not worth your child. :(\n\nEdit: Also, as a Loss Prevention associate, we know that it is very common for theives to do things like hide the merchandise in diaper bags or that area beneath strollers. He could end up placing it there without you even realizing, and then you'd probably end up in even bigger trouble.\n\nI wouldn't say do something as drastic as leaving him, unless this goes on and on despite your feelings, but do yourself a favor and at least don't be there to take the heat. Make him shop by himself.
513440
It depends on what the abuser did.  If I saw a child get a spanking when they were acting out, I would probably frown upon it but that's almost overstepping boundaries if it was a simple spat on the butt.  Yet if I saw a parent just physically abuse their kid, I would definitely call the cops, testify and do everything I could to help that child.  I have seen what child abuse can do to a kids mind and how it affects them even when they are adults, so hell yeah I would do something.  If not walk up to them and tell them to take their hands off the child and inform them that the cops are on the way and prevent them from leaving.
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If child services has said something like this it is most likely because the father has a history-it may be child sexual abuse but it could also be a history of physical abuse which may include one or more child fatalities.  This is a pretty extreme move by children's services so it is probably a significant and serious history.
1092013
Having been charged and convicted are two different things. If I knew for sure that someone had been convicted I would delve in to the matter a lot more. At one time, I would have said mind your own business, but in view of all the horrible things that have happened to children, I would have to bring it to social services. Please do not proceed unless you really have something solid and well founded. This little girl has obviously been traumatized a lot being taken away from her parents. Depending on the charge, some people can change. Did you read about this person in the newspaper or did someone gossip about this situation? Which ever way you go, let your conscience be your guide.
247703
yes, some people do. I've seen it in public. I've heard children talk about it. Sometimes it's a small smack on the butt - something more embarrassing than physically painful - other times it is clearly child abuse.
377826
If there is no sign of abuse, and the children are being fed and taken care of, then it is possible that one or both of the parents are "messies". This is an ADD-like condition in which people are seemingly incapable of cleaning their surroundings, because they have serious organizational problems. This is an actual disorder. There is even an Messies Anonymous organization. However, this doesn't make the kids' lives any easier. They'll still suffer from the stigma of living in a rat's nest, even though it's not their fault. \n\nIt's hard to say what to do in this case. If the children are fed and not abused, there may not be anything that you can really do for them.\n\nHere is one website among many for messies who are trying to recover. Notice that one of the greatest fears among these people are having their children taken away, which is something that could realistically happen if the wrong governmental worker comes around:\n\nhttp://www.squalorsurvivors.com/index.shtml
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no stupid, it's child abuse!
572142
dont call the cops if its just what you or someone thinks.  they might be falsley accused and you dont want that.  talk to the girl who you think is being abused.  if she has bruses and stuff then go to an adult or the police.  but only if your pretty positive that its happening.
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Maybe, child abuse was committed upon your body.  Feel free to contact victimsofsexualmutilation@yahoo.com.
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Contrary to most of the answers that you have received, it is ot so cut & dried that you can make a strict yes or no answer.   Most jurisidictions have very general laws that prohibit "child neglect".  Refunds a child any outside contact could be considered emotional abuse and thus subject the parents to prosecution.
86655
Yes. It is physical abuse.
153004
If you can see the abuse on your son's body, take him to the doctor immediately....NOW, PRONTO...the doctor will see if and he/she HAS to report the abuse by law. Take photos and document when and where it happened. Also, your son is getting emotionally abused no doubt. Don't let this pass. Also contact an attorney who is knowledgable in family/children's rights. Your job as a Mom, as you know, is to protect your children at all costs. Your husband's visitation should be taken away from him or at least, he needs to go to an anger management class ordered by the court plus only have supervised visitation. I am so sorry this is happening to your child. NO CHILD deserves to be abused EVER!