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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC
But what would this accomplish? I would just fear that the parents would become even more irate and would vent even more furiously once they are behind closed doors with the girl. It's not like Social Services can just yank the child out of their custody based on some eyewitness reports. Unfortunately the kid has to have some pretty visible/palpable/demonstrable evidence of abuse to substantiate this kind of action.  And the poor kid loses no matter what the outcome. |
You're right, there's a chance that nothing would come of it and maybe the kid would get it worse. But there is also a chance that you can help a child. If you do nothing, it's pretty much guaranteed that the abuse will never stop.
I see your point in theory, but as a nurse I'm actually required by law in my state to report abuse, even if it's only a suspicion. I believe it's only mandated if I'm in the workplace, but even in my private life I couldn't turn a blind eye & say "it's not my problem" and hope someone else helps instead.