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ShortStuff · 04-11-2004, 20:42

No child that is actually being abused (physically or otherwise) is going to speak up against their parents, as many people have already pointed out. Adults must speak up for them. I've read a few true stories were unfortunately the violence has been taken too far and a child has been killed. But what is almost as shocking, is when the neighbour testifies in court to say they often hear loud noises and then the child excessively screaming - if that was the case why didn't they tell the authorities? I couldn't imagine the guilt I would feel if I thought a child was being abused and I didn't do anything to try to stop it - even at risk of being proven wrong (which would be the better result anyway).

04-11-2004, 20:42	#14
ShortStuff Accrington Web Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mostly in a bubble Posts: 603 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 755	Re: Come back Mr Bumble, all is forgiven. No child that is actually being abused (physically or otherwise) is going to speak up against their parents, as many people have already pointed out. Adults must speak up for them. I've read a few true stories were unfortunately the violence has been taken too far and a child has been killed. But what is almost as shocking, is when the neighbour testifies in court to say they often hear loud noises and then the child excessively screaming - if that was the case why didn't they tell the authorities? I couldn't imagine the guilt I would feel if I thought a child was being abused and I didn't do anything to try to stop it - even at risk of being proven wrong (which would be the better result anyway).