Friend accused of assulting child, don't know if I should help
By anastazia
@anastazia (154)
Canada
March 6, 2007 11:29am CST
My friend, that I have known about 2 yrs now,called me and told me that she was arrested and was going to be charged with assulting her daughter with a hanger that suposedly happened on Jan 31. She has told me that she didn't do it and that her ex husband has prompted the child to report this because he had threatened her resently to get back at her for reporting him for not paying his child support. She does have a previous charge of the same matter but she has done her time and as long as I have known her I have never seen her hit any of her children. My child has stayed with her for some weekends and she has never complained either. When I spoke with her I told her that I would help her fight the charge but now I'm unsure if I should. I also would like to know your opion on sending my child to her home? My child has not returned there as of yet but she was supose to go there next weekend.
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@nicolec (2671)
• United States
8 Mar 07
Oh my, this is a tough situation. It's almost a case of he said/she said. That can get sticky. I would try and help her if you believe her. How old is your child? Have you spoken to your child about what goes on in that house?
I think for the time being, your child can go over there as supervised play dates. Let the kids play while you and the mother hang out in the kitchen drinking coffee. This way, a few things. The children aren't punished and they get to play together. You can talk with your friend and show your support while supervising your child. And your friend doesn't feel abandoned either. Good luck
@SageMother (2277)
• United States
6 Mar 07
I think you probably need to try to help your friend. It is obvious that the ex is trying to escape his responsibilities by rendering her unable to show up in court.
If you are worried about being seen you might be able to do an affidavit stating that you have never seen any evidence of the charges brought against your friend.
