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There's an 8 year old boy next door to me and he's emotionally neglected and I hear screaming; what can I do to help him?

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Question - (8 August 2007) 5 Answers - (Newest, 8 August 2007)
A female United Kingdom age 41-50, *ere_2_help writes:

i know this is not love or reletionship advice but i need to know what ppl think i have no where eles to turn. I need real help the boy next door well i know he is not treated right not hit bbut shout at alot and i never see him have hugs or kisses and i hear loud screems. I know he is not being phisically hurt and when i do see him a give him a treat so how can i get close to him he is only 8 can i offer to look after him? I could just turn my head but that makes me as bad as his family I know i can help or is it just me am i being selfish i dont know could really do with help on this one.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (8 August 2007):

start a friendship with the boy

he must be very sad and more for his only 8 years

they have to take care inmediately of this, because maybe he can have more problems in a bigger age.

you have this great opportunity to help him.

first make friends with him

then if things get serious call the police or try to investigate about services or something where they can do somthing for that boy.

dont leave him ..

3 good luck

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (8 August 2007):

You should report the possible abuse and let someone check it out. Emotional abuse is just as bad as physical abuse. Trust me.

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A male reader, somewhat_anonymous United States +, writes (8 August 2007):

Perhaps if you know the school he goes to, talking to the principal will yield good ideas. They know the best routes to go on this stuff.

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A female reader, myp United States +, writes (8 August 2007):

myp agony auntyeah u could offer to babysit, jus being a part of his life will help with the neglect and abandonment issues.

idk what they call it in the UK but here in the US we call it CPS or child protective services, if suspect abuse or neglect call ur equivalent of cps, u can call anonymosly.

best of luck

-Myesha

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A male reader, Jamer70 United Kingdom +, writes (8 August 2007):

Jamer70 agony auntEmotional abuse is just as bad as psyical and in some cases much worse.

Dont be feel bad and call the NSPCC. They have had a campaign about neighbours watching out and aleting them if they believe theres a problem. They will deal with it from there.

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