Im worried my 10 year old dau is possibly doing drugs/being abused?

Question

Its an 18 yr old family member. Ive asked her over and over about him, she refuses to give me any major details. i just am seeing the signs..she seems "out of it" alot, i work and she is pretty mature so she stays alone alot. She appears to be "out of it" and when he is around she keeps to herself. I do not trust him, he seems odd. But I cannot accuse anyone. What should I do?

Answer 1

My 10 yr old is with me constantly and i would notice any changes immediately. Not to mention, she is a baby- I can't imagine her even taking a sip of beer- much less doing drugs! What kind of an environment is your daughter in? Get her out of it! There is a little thing called Child Services that will be more than happy to assist you , PRONTO. There is also a little thing called POLICE that will be there in an instant if you suspect someone has drugged/harmed your child. Jeez, get on the phone and start dialing.

Answer 2

Where I live, parents could be JAILED for leaving a 10 year old home alone.

Answer 3

She can not be left alone, and you need to confront this 18 yr old and his parents. Trust your instincts!!!!!!! Don't be afraid of hurting someones feeling. YOUR child comes first. If you FEEL that somethings going on than your probably right. If your daughter wont talk to you, you need to find someone that she`ll open up to. If not, get your family Dr. involved.  If its found to be true, then get the Police involved.

Answer 4

mature or not 10 year olds do not stay home by themselves. Make sure she is never left alone with him and have her checked by a doctor

Answer 5

If I thought my 10 y/o daughter was being given drugs and abused, I would certainly do more than ask a bunch of strangers on Y/A what to do.  You need to take action immediately and find out what's going on.  For starters, take her and have a blood test done to see what, if anything, is in her system.  You can tell her it's just a check-up.  Next, don't leave her with the "untrusted" 18 y/o!!!  You don't have to accuse him of anything, just ask what goes on when you're not around.  You will probably be able to tell if he's covering something up.  You definitely need to make other arrangements for your child when  you're not around.  Please do something about this now before you come home and she's been raped or worse, dead!

Answer 6

There is no such thing as a mature 10 year old. She needs to be around a trusted adult while you are at work.

Answer 7

there are such things are nanny cams a camera inside a bear to watch any foul play. As for the drugs your the parent wait for them to be some where and check the room you pay for her room and board its your right to keep things you don't want in your house out. And ask straight out if drugs are being used sometimes just asking and getting that side glance no means you should dig a little deeper.

Answer 8

hi for a start you should never leave your daughter alone at 10 she's far too young and vulnerable and its probably illegal how can you still leave her when you have these suspicions you need to gain her trust explain shes not in trouble and wont be scolded but tell her its your job to protect her and you cant do that if she wont tell you what the problem is tell her you know somethings wrong and if she refuses to talk to you you'll take her to the family doctor I'm sure if your persistent she'll confide in you and most importantly keep the 18 yr old away from her altogether even when your around she'll feel unsafe and intimidated with him around please sort it out soon cheers sue

Answer 9

she shudnt be left alone at 10!

just set up some cameras or get rid of the 18 yr old!

make sure u keep an eye on her x

Answer 10

They have drug testing kits for under 40 dollars at walgreens. some also test pills and so forth.