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Concerned about next door's child

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mrsmusic · 05/03/2011 21:46

Next door neighbour has two children, eldest around 8 and youngest just over 2. Since 8pm tonight the little one's been wailing her heart out non stop (can hear it through the walls), and we've heard the occasional "SHUT UP!" being yelled. We don't really talk to them that much and I just know if I went round and asked if everything was ok it wouldn't go down well... Not really sure that we can do anything, but it's awful to listen to (we hear her crying quite a lot, but appreciate some young children cry a lot more than others).

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belledechocchipcookie · 05/03/2011 21:49

I'd make an excuse to go around, need a loo roll or something and ask if she's OK.

rosie1979 · 05/03/2011 21:57

I would go round and ask if all ok, or i would keep an eye on it and phone NSPCC if it continues.

lisad123isasnuttyasaboxoffrogs · 05/03/2011 22:01

I would just knock and say you heard her and was everything ok?

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SafariJunkie · 05/03/2011 22:01

Call the NSPCC for advice.

MrsCurly · 05/03/2011 22:04

what Lisa said

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mrsmusic · 05/03/2011 22:05

DH's going round now...

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lisad123isasnuttyasaboxoffrogs · 05/03/2011 23:05

sooo??

homeboys · 06/03/2011 08:47

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catinthehat2 · 06/03/2011 08:57

Report them to the NSPCC, police & social services and have them taken into care, it's the only language these people understand

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mrsmusic · 06/03/2011 10:22

OH went round, the childrens' mother and boyfriend/friend were sat on the settee smoking something they shouldn't be with music on so didn't hear the door. Been in touch with NSPCC. Seriously homeboys, I have a toddler myself and this was more than moaning because she couldn't have something she wanted.
Thanks everyone else for the advice.

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myhouseisnotamess · 06/03/2011 10:49

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Littlefish · 06/03/2011 10:58

Well doen mrsmusic. You've done the right thing. The parents were putting their own wants/needs above those of their children.

Littlefish · 06/03/2011 10:58

done

EsmeWatson · 08/03/2011 04:12

I too have a toddler who crys A LOT. I'm quite surprised the neighbours haven't called SS yet to be honest, but if they did I wouldn't be at all offended. I think you have to trust your gut feeling and let the appropriate people know if something doesn't feel right. It's our responsibility as adults to protect all children in our community, and if that means that every now and then the NSPCC gets a call that turns out to be all ok then so be it. Well done OP you did the right thing - hope the family is getting the help they need.

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