Prayers for you and your family.
Prayers up for you and your family. And welcome to FR.
Prayers for you and your family.
What ever you do, do not tell the CPS Worker that you are a Christian. Instead, tell them that you are Muslim and that as part of your faith you cast your daughter out into the streets and that your wife is working outside the home because she dishonored you.
You may win some Father of the Year award from the Liberals at CPS.
I have a friend in W.VA that went through a CPS scare about two years ago. Her child (7 at the time) had chipped a tooth during football practice, because of the way he fell he also received a black eye. The school nurse called CPS (she did not even bother to talk to the parents, who are both teachers).
CPS call my friend for a phone interview, then did a home visit, and talked to friends. The entire process took about six weeks. She, of course, was a nervous wreck the entire time. It turned out ok, as they are good parents - but was a horrible time for the family.
IMPO - I would not take the parent classes or have your daughter undergo a psychological exam and get counseling, that makes it look like there might be a problem.
Be patient. This is a pain in the rear, but will soon be over.
Wow! You’re living what is becoming every parents’ deepest fear: That somehow we come under the microscope of the government’s family and children services.
It’s easy to say “fill the sandbags, stockpile the ammo and fend off the government henchmen when they come to take your kids.” However, the best advice is probably to do what your lawyer told you to do, play their game and pray to God that they don’t decide to make an example out of you for having a child who does what kids do.
Mine wander off all the time.
Children do this all of the time.
Prayers for your peace.
May I rant just a little first?
What in heaven's name is so terribly wrong about an 8 year old trying to walk five miles? If she was going through a crack neighborhood or something, well maybe ... This is a TERRIBLE indictment of, well, I don't know what but of something. Yeah, We'll be praying. A whole decade of the Rosary going up with your family on it. This is crazy. I'm so sorry.
I could see going to a decent pastor and getting the name of a sane pshrink (if any) who would talk to our daughter for 15 minutes and pronounce her well, AND a sane "parenting teacher" who would do more or less the equivalent for you.
Terrific. We now have a society in which, if an 8 year old shows a little enterprise and self-reliance a whole bunch of professionals get their knickers in a serious twist. FABulous.
What state do you reside in and what type of work do you and your wife do. Sounds like a crazy question , but, not realy.
Thank all of you for your prayers.
Your lawyer sounds like a wimp. You have no need for parenting classes or counseling. You have done nothing wrong and you have accomodated the busy bodies long enough.
Time to say thanks, and move on.
If the cps decide to hassle you any longer look for a lawyer who likes to represent home schoolers.... I think he might be more interested in protecting *your* rights than in appeasing the govt.
Secondly, be yourself! CPS is simply doing their job. This is standard procedure. Be frank, honest and forthcoming with whatever information they may request.
Lastly, draw comfort and consolation from our Lord. He is right there at your side. As a christian, KNOW that He will not abandon you. You will be fine and your daughter will have learned a valuable lesson.
God's blessings on you and your family!
She's eight! My God, what a sad state this country is in. What ever happened to a peace officer simply taking a wandering child home, reassuring the panicked parent, and leaving it at that? Zero tolerance, zero thinking, zero compassion, zero mercy.
Remember when Spencer Tracy (as Stanley Banks) left the pram unattended at the park because he got involved in a kids ball game? He came back, and realized his grandson was gone. The cops had taken the baby to the station when they figured no adult was around. As they were happily playing with the baby, Stanley came in and their demeanor changed. The cops lectured Grandpa, shaming him, but eventually the shaken, remorseful Stanley made it home with his grandson.
I know it's just an old movie, but it nonetheless highlights the attitude of a peace officer (verses the aggressive, modern-day LEO).
Even the acronym LEO indicates a predator, the king of beasts. Surely that's no accident.
You have my prayers.
You will be in my prayers.
I would say at this time to just let sleeping dogs lie. Let them do the processing, etc., but do go along with their suggestions.
Just like when you are testifying, do not volunteer any information that you have not been asked a direct question about.
Was anyone read their right? I doubt it, but possibly it happened. Family court is such a sticky place. My prayers are with you.
Another thing, on the counselor, get someone that you know and trust. Do not use the counselor at school or recommended, unless you know the person personally. Church might be a good place to get some recommendations. But check them out. If you don’t feel comfortable, say good bye and find another counselor.
We will pray for you!
You have my prayers for a quick resolution to all this.
Your lawyer does not impress me, from your account. It sounds like CPS had you on a back burner - dealing with real cases of abuse - until this lawyer calls and wakes them up again. And volunteering to take parenting classes is like an admission of guilt (”I AM a neglectful parent”) - don’t do it unless they make you. A psych eval for an independent little girl? Huh?
I lost track of my three year old once - he went outside and got in the car while I was in the bathroom - I called the police and called them off when I found him - and the people across the street had a full search going for their little girl - turned out she was sound asleep under the blankets. No CPS involvement.
Point being, good parents do lose track of their kids, and 8 year olds do go on adventures. Yes, an 8 y.o. is big enough to have open door privileges and go in the yard, and yes, if you don’t know where your 8 y.o. is for 40 minutes because she got ambitious, you’re not being neglectful.
So once again, you have my prayers. Hopefully CPS realizes quickly they have much better things to do.