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[jaxs mom]

I don't see anything to indicate that the children are in need of aid.

[Mominohio]

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@debic wrote:

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@Mominohio wrote:

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@Puzzle Piece wrote:

Haven't read the entire thread posts.  I would wonder why it would be your concern at all? 

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I'm having a hard time understanding how people don't see that when it is your community, your back yard, your investment in property, what goes on around you that has some possibility of being illegal/in violation of local regulations, or concerning the neglect of children, that it doesn't automatically become your business, to at least inquire/report to authorities. 

I bet many people who think everyone should mind their own business, regardless of what is seen or suspected,or known, are the same ones who think 'it takes a village'. Can't have it both ways.

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This is kids at home, not obvious child abuse or drug running.   Sorry but reporting something like that goes on record, and why because the neighbor wants to know what's going on?    She was told they were homeschooled, just what else does she need to know?

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She was told that by who? No one in any postition of authority it seems.

So that isn't really an answer, any more than her suspicions or ideas are facts. End the whole thing, and get the authorities to investigate. Then there won't be any question, one way or the other.

[NoelSeven]

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@Mominohio wrote:

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@biancardi wrote:

I am grateful that my neighbors are not nosey. 

The only time I would step in is if I saw or heard abuse.  

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Define abuse. Neglect, even not getting them into school or help with learning the language to get them in school can be classified as something the authorities might need to investigate. 

I see a number of people on here that seem to think that just because they are foreign or don't speak English, that they somehow get a 'pass' and shouldn't be reported/investigated/questioned.  Children are children, and need to be protected. Doesn't really matter what nationality, language, or any other criteria one tries to justify for not getting involved.

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Are you going on anything but "If" scenarios you've imagined?

Child Protection doesn't appreciate people who call in with what they think might be going on.

Didn't you also homeschool?  Did your neighbors call in about you?

[MyGirlsMom]

Good point @NoelSeven

Can you imagine the system overload if people called in the authorities based on, "IF's" and suppositions?  OY!

[Say Nay]

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@Mominohio wrote:

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@biancardi wrote:

I am grateful that my neighbors are not nosey. 

The only time I would step in is if I saw or heard abuse.  

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Define abuse. Neglect, even not getting them into school or help with learning the language to get them in school can be classified as something the authorities might need to investigate. 

I see a number of people on here that seem to think that just because they are foreign or don't speak English, that they somehow get a 'pass' and shouldn't be reported/investigated/questioned.  Children are children, and need to be protected. Doesn't really matter what nationality, language, or any other criteria one tries to justify for not getting involved.

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Where are the posts from those who think they should get a pass because they are foreign or don't speak English? I read through most of this thread and didn't see them. 

And the children should be protected from what in this case? What factual information does the OP have about this family that demands the childen need protection because I'd love to hear it.

And what about the children who were stopped  by the OP and asked about this family's children? Don't those children have the right not to be halted and questioned by a strange adult? And doesn't the family have the right to live free of unwarranted interference while in their own home? Or do they not matter? 

[brii]

Not that I think it's warranted in this case, but police departments do provide well checks on people in the neighborhood.  It's part of their job.

[Mominohio]

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@NoelSeven wrote:

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@Mominohio wrote:

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@biancardi wrote:

I am grateful that my neighbors are not nosey. 

The only time I would step in is if I saw or heard abuse.  

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Define abuse. Neglect, even not getting them into school or help with learning the language to get them in school can be classified as something the authorities might need to investigate. 

I see a number of people on here that seem to think that just because they are foreign or don't speak English, that they somehow get a 'pass' and shouldn't be reported/investigated/questioned.  Children are children, and need to be protected. Doesn't really matter what nationality, language, or any other criteria one tries to justify for not getting involved.

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Are you going on anything but "If" scenarios you've imagined?

Child Protection doesn't appreciate people who call in with what they think might be going on.

Didn't you also homeschool?  Did your neighbors call in about you?

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Get your facts straight. I did not homeschool.

And Child Protections does appreciate anyone reporting what they percieve could be issues involving children. I have several friends that worked in that field years ago, and while frustrated with a burdensome workload, and knowing that not every report will find a child in crisis, there are many times people don't report when children really need someone to do so. CPS is there to do their job.

Too bad a few nosey neighbors didn't get involved in Cleveland a few years ago at the Ariel Castro residence. 

[goldensrbest]

I wonder if the op of this thread,will ever ask another question on here?

[Mominohio]

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@MyGirlsMom wrote:

Good point @NoelSeven

Can you imagine the system overload if people called in the authorities based on, "IF's" and suppositions?  OY!

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Yes, can you imagine. Some many, even) kids in crisis might be saved