This is a tough one (regarding child maltreatment)

[LaneyDoll]

Originally Posted by guihong

My question: Is this sufficient to call CPS, as I am required to do? I can do this anonymously, although I bet they'd figure it out. Or, do I approach Duane with my concerns and the position I'm in? He and I get along reasonably well. Or, talk to the leasing office (on property)? Or, nothing? WWYD?

I am not sure about what you should or shouldn't do. It is a hard call. But, I would not approach Duane directly OR talk to the leasing office. If you talk to the office, he WILL find out, trust me.

If you contact CPS, I would tell them what you have stated here and that you feel an obligation to report, given your teaching license.

I have to wonder though, could you be making a less-than-great situation bad? My oldest had severe trouble with ear infections as a baby and he cried and cried but he was never even remotely in any harm's way.

On the other hand, you do not want to be in a "if only I had called sooner" situation.

At any rate, I would start paying more attention to see if anything there sways your thoughts in one way or the other.

Best of luck to you!