A baby left in the car, Dad in the bar?
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You may get along really well and not want to cause trouble but, what you described is child neglect and abuse. There are laws against leaving dogs and children in cars here in Australia and I can't believe your great country doesn't have the same. Babies and dogs die in cars when they are left unattended. In your situation the baby could have frozen to death, in Australia they can cook in the high temps we have here. With dogs and babies that are so small they can die in a matter in minutes. I would tell the mother and explain the dangers, if you catch him leaving the child in the car again I would go straight to child services and have them remove the child from their care, a life is far more important than someones feelings.
You may feel uncomfortable about this but a child's life could be at stake and you would feel even worse if something were to happen to that child because you did not speak up.
Best of luck.
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Go with your gut instinct. I would want to know too so if I was you I would definitely tell the mother of the baby. What if he does it again and something happens to the baby, are you going to feel alright about that if you could have stopped it ?? I would definitely tell.
If you trust your brother, and believe that he's telling the truth, and not just stirring things up, you should definitely tell her. I would definitely want to know.
Just don't say, "This is what happened". Say that you heard something, and you're not sure, but you thought she should know.
If it is true, that is very dangerous, and that dad needs to be very careful--that or the mom needs to be careful who she lets watch her child--even if it is the child's father.
i think you should tell her, yeah it was only five minutes this time, but wat about the next time, and the time after that? she may choose not to do anything but if i was that childs mother i would want to know if and when my child was in danger, who knows what could happen, i say better safe than sorry, and how would you feel if something did happen to the baby and you hadn't told her?
tell her. It might be the push she needs to dump that loser
no, you should tell the police.
Yes you should tell her and next time call her so she can see for herself and catch him in the act..., If he doesn't want to act like a responsible adult he shouldn't be looking after a child. It may cause an agruement but one that is well due... Its not about the adults its about what is best for the child and the childs saftey
Tell her or the authorities...no baby can fend for him/her self.
You should tell the mother and have your brother verify the story. At least you did what you could to prevent this from happening again.
um, so lemme get this straight...even if he did step into the bar to "get a shot"...that is drinking and driving, and I would want to know if I was that baby's mama!
thats terrible u should report it to CPS who knows theres that chance that the girlfriend might not believe u because your an ex, even if u guys do all get along well.
Forget about the Mom. Call CHILD SERVICES first, then call the Mom.
He has NO RIGHT to be around a child.
the baby,s mom needs to know. some dads need more training than others.
I would want to know, but I don't know if i would trust info from an x-girlfriend. Can you do it anonymously, so she doesn't think you have an ulterior motive?
forget about a friendship with that guy he's a dog for doing that and the mother has every right to know that her child was in danger regardless if anything happened or not. He needs to get in trouble if not by the police then my the babys mother.
Yeah I would say something to someone about it!
Leaving a child in the car, running or not, is dangerous and then add to the fact he was drinking and driving!!
I know you said it's not far from the house but an accident could occur anywhere!
That's child endangerment right there!
Either you or maybe even your brother should at least mention it to the mom. Your bro might be better since he was there to see it.
Tell, ASAP. It is worlds better to risk your ex getting dumped or angry than to risk that innocent baby's life.
YES. Tell the Mother. She has a right to know what is happening to her child. Go with your gut instinct on this. It is not your responsibility if the relationship breaks up, it is HIS!
EASY! Of course tell the mother! You and your brother should also report this to child services. Seriously. If he has done it once he will do it again. Only the next time he may leave the baby in the car longer! Obviously he should not be a parent and someone needs to protect that baby. Plus that situation also shows that he sees nothing wrong with drinking and driving. Not to mention doing it with his baby in the car. He doesn't think about the babies welfare or he wouldn't have done that. Please tell child services. That baby needs someone to help him/her.
Please please please call child services! If you don't know the number call information or look it up. It's the best thing you can do for that poor baby!
If you don't do anything about it and something happens to that baby because of his/her father, how guilty are you going to feel? Think about that!
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