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<blockquote data-quote="recovering doormat" data-source="post: 272789" data-attributes="member: 5941"><p>this child is savvy enough to manipulate the adults around him, particularly adults in the mental health and helping professions, many of whom I've noticed are young, fresh out of school, not married, no kids, and certainly no difficult child's at home. And I'm sure they are under pressure to make sure no kids are harmed by abusive parents, so they tend to side with the kids, even if the kids are obviously lying.</p><p> </p><p>That, and the pictures, really scare me. </p><p> </p><p>In my experience, CPS really comes down hard on parents if a difficult child harms other kids in the family: they won't hesitate to have you arrested if your son does something threatening towards his sister or to your kids, or a neighbor's kid. I would think you could get CPS to step in if you tell them that you are scared to death for your stepdaughter. </p><p> </p><p>Or have you done that already and been ignored? I would go to the caseworker's superior and complain. THey hate that.</p><p> </p><p>Whatever you choose to do, remember it's safety first, regardless of what husband thinks. He is in deep denial and the courts have been no help. You may have to give an ultimatum and follow up on it.</p><p> </p><p>Is there a relative on husband's side who could step in and take your step daughter out of the house if husband won't consider Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for his son? </p><p> </p><p>Good luck, I will keep you in my prayers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recovering doormat, post: 272789, member: 5941"] this child is savvy enough to manipulate the adults around him, particularly adults in the mental health and helping professions, many of whom I've noticed are young, fresh out of school, not married, no kids, and certainly no difficult child's at home. And I'm sure they are under pressure to make sure no kids are harmed by abusive parents, so they tend to side with the kids, even if the kids are obviously lying. That, and the pictures, really scare me. In my experience, CPS really comes down hard on parents if a difficult child harms other kids in the family: they won't hesitate to have you arrested if your son does something threatening towards his sister or to your kids, or a neighbor's kid. I would think you could get CPS to step in if you tell them that you are scared to death for your stepdaughter. Or have you done that already and been ignored? I would go to the caseworker's superior and complain. THey hate that. Whatever you choose to do, remember it's safety first, regardless of what husband thinks. He is in deep denial and the courts have been no help. You may have to give an ultimatum and follow up on it. Is there a relative on husband's side who could step in and take your step daughter out of the house if husband won't consider Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for his son? Good luck, I will keep you in my prayers. [/QUOTE]
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