pinkybugsmom
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Missouri
I have no idea what to do! I just found out tonight that my brother in law left my 3 year old nephew home alone (because he was sleeping) while he went to pick up my other nephew at school a few blocks away! I am furious! He doesn't have a very good reputation with our family. He has had situations in his past that I don't like either. My sister left him about a year ago because there were bruises found on the oldest child from my brother in law beating him with a belt. He yells constantly at the kids and slaps them in the head when they don't listen. My sister reported the abuse and was away from him for about a week. then they were back together. We haven't seen anymore bruises but I think he's just gotten smarter and not left any. I do not think he has stopped beating the oldest and now he is neglecting the younger one. I know my sister loves her kids but I also know that if she really cared, she wouldn't have them in this situation. She has other options so it's not like she's "stuck". Me and all 3 of my sisters are VERY close. And I do not want to hurt our relationship but my nephews' saftey comes first. Nothing that I know of ever happened with the child abuse reports a year ago. My big question is, if he is reported and the kids get taken away would I have the opportunity to ask that they be allowed to live with me?
I have no idea what to do! I just found out tonight that my brother in law left my 3 year old nephew home alone (because he was sleeping) while he went to pick up my other nephew at school a few blocks away! I am furious! He doesn't have a very good reputation with our family. He has had situations in his past that I don't like either. My sister left him about a year ago because there were bruises found on the oldest child from my brother in law beating him with a belt. He yells constantly at the kids and slaps them in the head when they don't listen. My sister reported the abuse and was away from him for about a week. then they were back together. We haven't seen anymore bruises but I think he's just gotten smarter and not left any. I do not think he has stopped beating the oldest and now he is neglecting the younger one. I know my sister loves her kids but I also know that if she really cared, she wouldn't have them in this situation. She has other options so it's not like she's "stuck". Me and all 3 of my sisters are VERY close. And I do not want to hurt our relationship but my nephews' saftey comes first. Nothing that I know of ever happened with the child abuse reports a year ago. My big question is, if he is reported and the kids get taken away would I have the opportunity to ask that they be allowed to live with me?