mother on drugs.

if your really concerned for the children id call CPS again, they will just check things out again... perhaps some things were overlooked or she was on good behaviour while she knew they were checking on her!

Yes as a concerned parent I which I know you are. I think you should report that she is doing these thing again. If she knows people are watching she might grow up and be responsible.

I think you should do something. This is not normal. The social services had to do something already. I don't understand why they checked uo just once and not more often. Arn't there any other people who can call them up and complaine about het to them? The more complaince they get the better. Mayby it wakes them up.Ore mayby you should take her out off the house yourself.

i know what this is like my mom leaves my sister like this. granted my sister is now 15 but she has done this for years now. i remeber my mom making me stay home from school to watch her becuase she did not have a baby siter and she wanted to go out parting. it sucks. all i can say is try and help her and if you can watch out for the baby. and if she keeps leaving her home by her self then keep calling the cops that is what i would do

keep making complains whe you see an unsual behavior. sooner than later they would come and rescue the little girl.

It is sad when parents don't care enough about their children to do the simple things. Instead of distancing her child from her own substance abuse problems, she is throwing her right into it. I think she is lucky to have a friend like you personally. Keep trying to help as best as you can, that is all you can...

I think you should inform the social services that this is an on-gooing behaviour. You can d it and still be anonymous U think. It is not fair to that child =/

You say she's your friend. Have you tried having a good talk with her regarding her behavior, what consequences could happen, etc., and have you offered help? If you have and she disregarded your advice, then leave her alone, and don't have any feelings of guilt whatever happens. You have done your best as a friend.

i think the best that you can do now is just observe. if she does it again if u can why dont you take an evidence so that you have something to let the police see it. a picture will do. i know its hard but if u care for the little kids then do it or ask help of other neighbors who is concerned as you. its really sad to know mothers are doing that, but sometimes others will hate us of interfering their lives. BUT if you think you are doing the right thing then why stop. at least at the end of the day i can sleep well to know that you did something right for others.

I would do something. If you know that little girl is in danger and you aren't going to do anything and if something were to happen to her you would be just as much at fault as anyone else that sat back and let it happen. When you know that child is home by herself you should report it to whoever you need to report it to. If that means calling the cops 2 or 3 times a week then so be it. She doesn't deserve to have that little girl if thats how she is going to treat her.

this was a bad incident, we can fully blame that mother for it

i think you must talk to her about this . try to make her understand the impact of doing these kind of deeds infront of small children. after all its injurious to her health also. if necessary consult a psychatrist also. you must do what ever you can because she is your friend and later you mustnot feel that you could have saved her life .so try to make her understand.

well you should leave it allone as it is.. nothing of your concern it should be.. if the police didnt find anything.. no need to get this on your head

It's so wrong what she's doing and it puts you into the awful position of feeling responsible through your own action (or nonaction) for what might happen. I met a lovely guy in England who regularly took part in illicit substances with his mum (went to her 50th b'day bash, what a blast) and he was fine, responsible for his age, working fulltime, seemed stable --- and we all had a good laugh about it. My friends and I thought: well that turns conventional parenting on its head. BUT - when you look at a situation like this that involves such a small child at such a vulnerable age and I just feel sad and very angry. Of course, you have no obligation to do anything, but if it were me, I would report it to child services. This kid deserves every chance she can get. the fact it upsets you enough to start a discussion about it indicates a genuine concern and I think you will feel better for doing something rather than ignoring it. Just because protective services ruled everything ok before doesn't mean they will continue to do so if they consistantly receive complaints from concerned citizens.

I would start with CASA and petition for temporary custody until a hearing can be arranged. This will probably get ugly really fast and you want someone who will act as the voice for the child. Even if they can't help, they can help you find the right resources. Good luck to all of you.

Well it is really sad to know that your friend does not care about her 3 year old daughter. She ought to have the law on her! Maybe you should try to talk to her about it but as you have described her life style, it will be very hard to give it up. Well all you can do is try talking to her and if she still does not change get the child's right group on her! yeah, do that! It is a matter of a human life.

Since there is a child involved I would try to get involved for the sake of the child. A three year old needs to be suppervised at all times. The one thing you didn't mention is how old is the mother. From the sounds of it she sounds like she is a young mother. Too many times a person says it is not my place but people need to get involved when it is the case of a little one especially. We all need to help protect the children.

I feel pity for such family. I was not brought up from such a family but i have seen similiar situtions. Parents should respect their kids and teach them the right path in life. And if its your friend you can say something to them try to teach them not to do such things.

that mother is heartless...im so sad for the daughter. Anyway I understand your situtation too, your concerned with the daughter but you dont want to step on a line where you cant step back. Just keep your eyes open. Unruly things might happen, it would be good for the child if she knows she can lean on some other persons too.

i guess u should call them again. Meet them personally and tell them what the situation is like. I guess that might do.