Oh man, problems with the neighbors

**mmy2grls** · 02-12-2008, 08:38 PM

Tonight I heard all kinds of racket outside and peeked outside to see my neighbors car doing doughnuts in my yard and then smashed mine and my other neighbors mail box.

I called the police because she smashed the mailboxes and I thought something was wrong because who in their rght mind would do that to a neighbor and then just go park in your driveway.

The police came out and went to the neighbors. An officer came over to my house so the neighbor now knows i'm the one that called. The officer said my neighbor ran out onto her porch trying to beat up the officers, they took her to jail. The officer said her son was there, 11 years old, and said CPS is coming out.

I think my neighbor does drugs. I feel horrible that CPS is taking that boy tonight. If I would have known I wouldn't have called the police.

**sdrjeolsen** · 02-12-2008, 08:46 PM

For the boy's sake, it was probably the right thing to do. She could have harmed him the way she was acting. Its a good thing she only damaged some mailboxes, there could have been a child playing in the yard. I'm sorry you feel bad about it.

**KJayEsq** · 02-12-2008, 08:47 PM

You did the right thing by calling the cops. I would have done the same thing.

As for CPS - if the mother is on drugs, then she needs to be in rehab and the son needs to be with CPS until she is clean. Don't feel guilty. You did that kid a favor in the long run.

**Kyra_Jimmy_Mom** · 02-12-2008, 08:50 PM

I agree you did the right thing. I have been trying to rescue two and now three girls from thier crazy mother for YEARS. You saved a child even if for only one night. YOu did the right thing.

**Jskell911** · 02-12-2008, 08:54 PM

Aw that's a tough one. Don't beat yourself up. You did the right this, even if it's hard.

**mmy2grls** · 02-12-2008, 09:03 PM

I called the police mainly because IF my kid was checking the mailbox or walking around the yard she could have been killed

That boy is so sweet, well mannered, I do hope things turn out okay

**Michelle68** · 02-12-2008, 09:20 PM

You did do the right thing. I would've called also. I hope everything works out for her little boy.

--Michelle

**kittykatstrong** · 02-12-2008, 09:35 PM

I also think that you did the right thing. I would have done the same in your shoes.

**momtoadiva** · 02-12-2008, 09:49 PM

I have called the cops on my mom's neighbor's dogs b/c it didn't appear that they were being fed properly. I wouldn't hesitate to call the cops on the welfare of a child !!!! even if you didn't know. You absolutley did the right thing, who's to say that the poor child isn't wishing for a diffent enviroment ?, my goodness if mom is a basketcase on drugs, is he being provided for approperatley? etc. Maybe this is force Mom to get her act together and see then you would feel good about it Don't even second guess that you did the right thing, You did.
Keeping it short b/c the care of a child can be a very sore point with me

**Darlene** · 02-12-2008, 10:10 PM

I echo your Village buds in saying you did the right thing. He needed an adult to intervene and you did. Now she can get the help she needs and he can be somewhere safe.

**emily_hope** · 02-12-2008, 10:18 PM

I know you feel bad, but I am sure you made the right call. She didn't need to be on the loose, obviously something was not right. I will say prayers for the Mother and for her son and for you. God bless you!

**cottageliving** · 02-12-2008, 10:33 PM

You did absolutely the right thing. That poor boy - I'm sure that he is growing up in a chaotic atmosphere. Perhaps this is just what was needed to help him have a better life with his mom or with another family for a time.

You have probably helped him more than you'll ever know.

**julieb** · 02-13-2008, 08:37 AM

You did the right thing and are a good neighbor. You helped one child and probably helped others from being injured or killed by that women's driving. I am proud of you.

**Twinkle** · 02-13-2008, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by julieb

You did the right thing and are a good neighbor. You helped one child and probably helped others from being injured or killed by that women's driving. I am proud of you.

Ditto above!! Good for you!

**Buckeye5** · 02-13-2008, 10:09 AM

I know you feel bad but you did the right thing. I wonder what kind of life the boy was having?? He was probably scared to death at his Mom's behavior and embarassed, maybe this will be her wake up call and she will get help and also the young son will get the help who not only needs but deserves.