And a hard place. That's where I am. I feel that no matter what I do in this situation, I am screwed.
At brunch the other day, I told you all of the situation with that daycare mom and drugs. I am, as a caregiver, legally obligated to inform the authorities. As a citizen, I am morally obligated. If (when) I do call in, no matter how hard I try, it won't be anonymous (sp). I have done this before. And no matter what they tell me when I call it in, when said people go to court, it always comes out at that time how the courts were informed. I am thinking that I will (along with a whole jar of Lysol wipes) go to the neighborhood drive-up pay phone and call it in, so that they can't trace the call to my house. But.....
My heart is breaking. Although this child in my care makes me crazy, I know that the main reason I can't hardly stand him is because of his mother and the things that she says and does to me. I can't just kick them out, because she works at my daughter's school and she would treat my daughter and one of my other daycare girls terribly. And this gal is so good at being mean and evil that she would do it where no one would see or hear it, so it would be the kids' word against hers. Not to mention that the girls are already so scared of her that they pry wouldn't say anything for fear that she would be even worse to them.
I know what I have to do. But it isn't easy. And I have honestly lost a LOT of sleep over this. I feel like I am going out of my mind and this is only the beginning, because no matter if I do or don't call, things will either way get a LOT harder and a LOT uglier. UUUGGGHHHHH!!!!!
3 comments:
Nikki, I think that you could go with the anonymous call, but perhaps it would be best to give them your name so they can see it through. (Sometimes they need to get more info later.) Just remember....Only you know that you are the one that made the call. It could have been the guy she is "seeing", anyone who overheard her, a friend who is angry with her, or one of her "babies-daddy's". Listen to your heart. In the end, you are doing a good thing. You don't necessarily need to quit providing daycare, but remember, help for the mom is tne long term solution. Good Luck and keep us posted!!!
I'm sorry. That really sucks, that you have to go through with this. But she needs help, and hopefully this will be the start of her getting it. Good luck!
My heart breaks for the position you have been put in, and for the child that has been impacted by his mother's poor choices. I have said a prayer of guidance for you and for protection for the child. Be sure to put this problem in God's hands so He can lead you.
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