The mother of my boyfriends six year old daughter , gave her presribed sleeping medication that did not belong to her.
We live in alberta ,canada and are currently trying to get custody of his children . We are trying to figure out the charges and the act this would fall under . As we think this is very wrong and action needs to be taken
I'm sorry A., those of us who are members of the First Wives/Biomom club might suspect there is way more to this story.
If you are hellbent on stealing a child away from its real mother because you're perfect and she's not, then what you need is this:
1) A ruthless lawyer
2) A lot of money
3) A heart of stone
Good luck!
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I think more details are required.
Does she do this often or was it a one time thing?
Why did she give it to her?
Had the daughter been sick, coughing all night, and having trouble sleeping?
Did she adjust the dosage based on the girl's size?
Whose medicine was it and how did she get it?
Without more info, I don't really think anyone can give you a real answer. Do I think what she did is smart? No. Do I think it's illegal? Probably not if it was a one time thing, especially if there was a somewhat legitimate reason for doing it and the dosage was appropriate.
I certainly wouldn't go to the police with it unless it's an ongoing thing or if she's doing it simply to knock the kid out so she doesn't have to deal with her.
I definitely think you need to talk to the mother and express your serious concern over the action.
You would actually need proof. In custody battles they are not going to take your word this happens.
The other odd thing is I have kids that have prescribed sleep medications, our doctor said adult medications have the opposite effect on children so I can't even see why she is giving the child her meds.
this smells funny.
are you talking about tossing a narcotic into a child?
or half a teaspoon of decongestant?
i'm not advocating either one, but there's certainly a difference in degree.
it sounds as if you're flailing around looking for reasons to take this child from her mother.
if there's real danger, find it and document it. you're going to have a hard time making this fly, and i'm not sure from what you're posting here that there's any good reason for it to fly.
khairete
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I would talk to the childs doctor about it first. The doctor may have some insight. How do you know the child was given medication? Do you know what kind of medication it was and who's prescription?
I'm not sure of the purpose of your post. You have told us information, but I'm not sure what you want for us to do with it, as you have not asked a question. Giving your prescription medication to someone else and giving adult dosage of medication to a child could cause huge problems. I don't know what effects this medication could have on a child and I don't know how you could prove this. All I can suggest, not really knowing what your question is, is to document everything that you can and inform your attorney.
This is a question for a lawyer, not something to figure out on your own on the internet.
So since you know this, then call the Cops.
An adult giving a 6 year old drugs... is, in most places, a crime.
Just report it to the Cops. They will go and investigate it and figure out what the charges and the act this would fall under.
You are not a Cop. You are not a Lawyer.
So just call the Cops on her.
Say that an adult is giving the 6 year old drugs. Or report that there is child endangerment etc.
And then that way, you will have documentation on it.
Right?
Then, you deal with custody etc.
Where does his children live?
If you know this for a fact then you have to call CPS/DCYF or the police, since the police are mandated reporters. You do NOT have to have proof to make that call. It's up to the police to figure out the charges. It's up to the police and CPS to do the investigation and obtain proof. And you can file the report anonymously.
Have you reported this to the police? I would definitely pursue this and make sure she isn't in contact of that person anymore.
I would think child endangerment, in any event you need proof. I would file a police report. A paper trail of events, and document, document, document. If there is no documentation or written proof then you will not have a case. I would also take her to the pediatrician and have the child tell the doctor what she was given to her, and any other things she has been experiencing. The doctor will also document anything told to him or her that is questionable, and is required by law to report it.
