Slapping A Child

[Jazzy]

I went to the store this morning. As I went to put my groceries in my trunk, I saw this woman slapping a child. She was slapping him in his face, butt and hands. This child couldn't have been more than 4 years old. He was crying and screaming really loud.



*I will post what I did after others respond*



My question is: Would you have just ignored it or would you have said something to this woman?

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Slapping on the rear is spanking. Anything else is uncalled for & probably abusive. I'd walk over & write her license plate down then tell I'm calling CPS.

 

[The Dragon Master]

I'd probably get her registration plate, call the Police/Social Services/NSPCC/Relevent Authority.

 

[Jazzy]

I wrote down the plate number and called 911 to dispatch the nearest police car. I then walked over to the woman. I asked her to please stop slapping the little boy. She told me to mind my own F'ing business. I told her what she does to the child behind close doors is her business. What she does to the child in public, then becomes MY business. I stood behind the car so she couldn't back out without hitting me. It wasn't long before the police arrived. They asked for my name, number and if I was willing to file a complaint. I told the officer that I'd be more than happy to file whatever it took to get this child away from this abusive mother. Later in the day, I went and filled out a report. The child was placed in the care of his Grandma for now. Not sure what happens next but I'm ready for it!

 

[DrLeftover]

You did the right thing.



Thank you.

 

[Flurry]

You did a good thing Jazzy. No child deserves to be slapped in the face.

 

[JasonBegheFanGirl]

Good on you Jazzy, you did the right thing. No child deserves to be slapped in the face. You can discipline your children but there is no need to slap a child in the face!!

 

[amira]

I wrote down the plate number and called 911 to dispatch the nearest police car. I then walked over to the woman. I asked her to please stop slapping the little boy. She told me to mind my own F'ing business. I told her what she does to the child behind close doors is her business. What she does to the child in public, then becomes MY business. I stood behind the car so she couldn't back out without hitting me. It wasn't long before the police arrived. They asked for my name, number and if I was willing to file a complaint. I told the officer that I'd be more than happy to file whatever it took to get this child away from this abusive mother. Later in the day, I went and filled out a report. The child was placed in the care of his Grandma for now. Not sure what happens next but I'm ready for it!

You did the right thing and I am very proud of what you did to helped the poor child stay away from his abusive mother.