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Hi guys. So, uh. First, I'd like to say this isn't about me. Second, it's partially outside WP rules so you won't be getting the whole story. There's this family that lives downstairs in our apartment building. It's a woman with at least two kids, one's a toddler and the other's around 10 or 12. According to my mom, she works in the medical field. Not sure what exactly she does, but I can tell you how she lives isn't the 'doctor' type. She's one of the most rude people I know. And I'm not saying that in a hostile way- really, I'm confused why she'd be like that and can only be wondering at her. She's gotten into a huge, way out-of-proportion argument with my dad before, and I won't even get started on her clearly public domestic life. I really feel bad for her oldest. I don't see him often, but I've seen and heard enough to want to help him in some way. I just wish I could. I mean, I feel like if I tried his mother would, as soon as I left, remove whatever I managed to do or take whatever I give. I just want to help, y'now? It's hard seeing a kid go through something tough like that and know anything I try isn't going to do much for him. What do you guys think?
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Very vague, but if it's child endagerment related, look into the laws of your state and contact the proper authorities. If there's nothig you can do leagall, some moral support from the side, like a friendly ocnversation or mabe a treat (like some food) may help.
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Cicatrize- Ah, I did have to be vague. I don't want to get banned because of a non-allowable WP topic. I'm not sure if it's child endangerment, but it's still likely something close to it. How could I help him out physically? I've never actually talked to the kid downstairs, I just know I want to help him out in some way. Anyways- I'll look in to some of that. Thanks for the suggestions.
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I think first step would be talking to the kid to see if it knows it lives in bad enviroment and if it really is as bad as it seems-some people are loud and scary in fights, but not so much otherwise, but you might see mother's behaviour othside of fighting too. I don't know a nurse or a doctor, but I know that profession takes an emotional tool and that what they get is not what they expected from their job-they might have had idea of helping those in need. just to face reality in which there are those who on purpose "play" with their family memebers and laws and medical workers-those who want to see how far they can push thou they are adults even elders and not toddlers, so that can be nasty thing to encounter. Or they realize system they work is isn't flawless and that there are poor people dying from simple illnesses cause they can't manage money for treatment and no nurse or doctor can support them all or do it for free too much-so they watch those who they want to help die cause they were poor and everyone's hands were tied. And mental health is something new, so I don't know if all people who need it (not cause they have mental illness but cause thier job is hard and they could use some checking from time to time and advice and professional support) are getting it and maybe that mother is a nurse that has lot of shit pilling up. BUT I also know of a nurse that is actually a prostititute getting money from unknown fathers of her kids and country and is always calling in sick that is tehnically speaking a nurse, but in reality far from it. ----------- Don't make anything rash too soon, that's all ;-; Searching for more information is a way to go too, maybe talk about it with your parents, they might know more?
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Hurry- I'd say this 'nurse' is probably similar to your prostitute example. The only people she doesn't hate on is my family- which, I guess, we're lucky. She messed with my dad once and it didn't go down well. She does go to her work, but often gets home at around 2 in the morning, or later, leaving us (who have to park next to her) finding the things she drops in the middle of the night. It doesn't paint a pretty picture. My parents do know a lot, too. Most of this I've been with them to know, some on my own. I know more about how the kid lives than they do, but they know more about his mother. It's just... sad? I don't know.
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