Hi, advice please.
Aibu…posting here for traffic…
My son told me of a young-ish mother (aged 25) out in a pub last night (a sketchy rural one - bit of a law into its own). She is a friend of a friend of his and I know who her mum is but not the young mother’s name. She was with her 8year old and her 7 week old baby apparently. She was plastered. People tried to get her home but she refused. Let loads of randoms hold the baby . Also had drugs on her (and used coke) and her older child was apparently sitting there fully aware as she took it from her bag in front of child as though it was totally normal then buggered off outside for ages. Everyone (the group of young lads including son and others she was with) was very worried and mortified by this.
I said I was really concerned to hear about it and son agreed it was awful but when I mentioned reporting he was very reluctant. Doesn’t want to cause trouble etc. I said I’d drop it, but I can’t can I?
Those poor children. And the mother is clearly not coping at all.
Apparently older child was taken away before so I assume social services are aware of her. Should I just ring them with my vague knowledge and pass on my concerns? Am I sticking my beak in? It’s so sad.
I am also furious with the pub for turning a blind eye to it all.
I know nothing about social services…would be grateful if anyone has any advice for me.