What would be done with this little girl?

Question

I have a family friend who has some neighbors who have a seven-year-old girl. From what I have been told, the little girl does not know how to tie her shoes, she cannot read at her grade level (second, come tomorrow), and her parents, especially her mother, do not work with her. The mother says to her daughter's face, "I do not have time." The child wants to learn how to do all of these things. She really does. She always asks for my friend's help. She also does not know how to write at her grade level. This child's father will also say that he does not have time, but only if he is working on business-related material. What would be done with this little girl if social services was involved? From what it sounds like this little girl's parents are lazy and need a wake up call. Any good advice would be helpful.

Answer 1

Unfortunatley, unless there was some actual child abuse involved, I do not think that Social Services can do anything just because she is not getting the proper education. Id look into it though because I would hate to see a little girls future ruined because her parents refused to teach her.

Answer 2

you can offer to tutor.  

Answer 3

try to approach the guardians  

Answer 4

i totally agree with cheena

Answer 5

Call Child Protective Services, Do it for the kid. The child deserves it. The parents will probably start doing what they are suppose to do after they do a house call.

Answer 6

doesn't sound as bad as it seems.. the only thing you could do in that situation is try to talk to the school about getting her into a special class to help her keep up with other students. and pretty much anyone can help her tie her shoes, it just takes patience.

Answer 7

this girl isn't going to love herself, if her parents don't. and they probably don't. every caring parent wants to see their child succeed and it sounds like the child doesn't like not knowing things that she should... sounds like she's crying for help and for someone to care about her...

if i was your friend, i'd babysit her as much as possible and help her learn things and give her lots of praise on all her accomplishments and maybe tell her parents about all her accomplishments... if they'd even care... i'm not sure if emotional neglect qualifies as abuse or if she'd be in a worse position if apprehended by children services... does she have any aunts or uncles that you can voice your concerns to? is there anyone that cares enough to help her?

this child needs love, can you imagine being her? a childs entire self worth is based on the love of their parents, can you call nanny 911 or something similar, someone to work with the family all together. these parents need to realize just how much damage they are doing to this girl... and how much she really needs them and their guidance and thier approval and most importantly love...

i have a 6 year old daughter, and the thought of anyone making her think that she is less than a princess breaks my heart. a childs heart is the purest most fragile love of anything in the world, a child is an angel on loan and should be protected from hurt and pain, and her innocence should be valued and protected... someone needs to do this for this little girl, the only people in the world that should be doing it aren't, so someone else is going to have to... she needs someone to stand up for her right to be protected and loved.

Answer 8

I am wondering why at this point the school is not getting involved. I would for the childs well being involve child services.

Answer 9

I'd call social services about the neglect of this child. It may take them a while but they will come check it out. It may be a real eye-opener for the parents and they can probably get the girl some help.