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WWYD family at caravan park

15 replies

campingmama · 31/05/2023 18:42

I need some advice.. I'm currently at a caravan park with the family, across from us a woman with her 3 children approx 10, 4 and 6mo

I have witnessed this woman being truly horrible to the eldest boy, pushing him, shouting to leave the other children alone, then leaving him looking after the other 2 whilst she went to the shops and later looking after the baby when she took the middle one to the arcades...
This morning the boy had obviously wet the bed, I heard her screaming at him telling him he'd ruined the holiday for everyone and calling him names she then made him stand in the doorway with a hair dryer for all to see trying to dry it off (there is a launderette on site so could have used this)

How can I report this? If I report to the police they will probably take longer to turn than it takes her to come back or to justify it off..

The boy is constantly trying to help from what can be seen from the interactions outside but is constantly rebuffed it breaks my heart

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Chocolateporridge · 31/05/2023 18:56

Can you pop over and offer to help, and discretely check that the boy is ok? And then when you know a bit more you could call 101 if you still feel like professionals should intervene?

Theygolowwegohigh · 31/05/2023 18:57

I'd gather and jot down as much info as you can. Kids names and rough ages, physical descriptions of each family member, mum's car registration if she has one. Plus campsite info.

Then report it to the police.

https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse#:~:text=If%20you're%20worried%20that,child%20is%20at%20immediate%20risk.

Report child abuse

Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger

https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse#:~:text=If%20you're%20worried%20that,child%20is%20at%20immediate%20risk.

Isthisexpected · 31/05/2023 18:57

Personally I'd report this to 101 as it's child abuse in my mind anyway and then the professionals can decide if she needs help. That's not your call.

GrazingSheep · 31/05/2023 18:58

I agree that you should report this.

Badtasteflump · 31/05/2023 18:59

If you don't feel comfortable calling the Police, call the NSPCC helpline - 0808 800 5000.

wildfirewonder · 31/05/2023 19:03

Badtasteflump · 31/05/2023 18:59

If you don't feel comfortable calling the Police, call the NSPCC helpline - 0808 800 5000.

This is what I was going to suggest too.

They will advise you.

reallyworriedjobhunter · 31/05/2023 19:05

Agree with NSPCC. Please help him.

BlueSoul · 31/05/2023 19:11

Heartbreaking. I'd agree with NSPCC.

WonderingWanda · 31/05/2023 19:13

What a heartless abusive bitch she sounds like. Please report this op, that poor child.

ProjectsGalore · 31/05/2023 19:14

Please report this. Go online and report anonymously on the NSPCC website if need be.

Mama2six · 31/05/2023 19:23

Please report this

ThePoshUns · 31/05/2023 19:23

Don't bother with reporting to NSPCC they won't do anything other than ask Police to do a welfare check and by the time they do that the family will be gone.
Make a note of the caravan number, reg number of car and report via 101 as a concern for the children's welfare. The police won't say it's you that rang it in.

Favouritefruits · 31/05/2023 19:27

You can call the authorities but nothing will happen, they will see a boy taken on holiday and the mum will know all the right answers to their questions. I’ve seen some really disturbing child abuse recently the poor child has lost sight in one and and ended up having a MRI to see if any brain damage had occurred. But because the mum knew what to say and the health visitor just sees a ‘nice middle class white family’ they will do nothing.

it might’ve better to have a chat with the poor boy and give him some compliments on how well behaved he is and what a fab brother he is to boost his self esteem.

scoobydoo1971 · 31/05/2023 20:09

Report the matter to the holiday park office. Make a note of the caravan number the family are staying in and take a photo of the car licence plate if you can. Call the police and give all the details.

Greenshake · 31/05/2023 20:40

Some people just don’t deserve to have children. Please contact the Police.

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