Is it necessary to call the appropriate authorities if the neighbor insults the children and yells furiously?

“I don’t think Tamara is an evil mother. But this situation excited me very much! – shares our subscriber Olga. Recently, she witnessed a loud quarrel between her neighbor and her children. The woman faced a difficult choice and asked for help. When you learn the whole story, be sure to share your point of view on this. Perhaps it is your words that will help resolve the brewing conflict!



The other day I was walking past the neighbor’s house and heard a furious scream. Screaming Tamara, looks like a nice and friendly woman. I've known her for a long time, as she was the first neighbor to welcome us to a new place when we moved out of town. I remember visiting her once because I forgot my keys and my husband was late at work.

Tamara is a mother of three children: the eldest son recently turned 6, the younger daughters 5 years and 3 years. Her husband works as a builder, so very often the neighbor sits alone with the children for a long time. In general, their family has always seemed to me exemplary. Good house, high-quality repair, its own small greenhouse.



I don't think Tamara is an evil mom. But this situation really bothered me! When I heard a woman screaming, I immediately came to the house. At first I thought she was fighting with her husband. You know how it happens: you think that the family is perfect, but in fact the wife tolerates the abuse of her husband. Only in this case it was different.

The neighbor yelled at her children: “I am so tired of you all!” Don't let my eyes see you! What do you want? Eating? Go to your dad and let him feed you! I just fed you, you're a nose-scratcher. Now you beg? Sit hungry till night!



I feel so sorry for this unfortunate child. Did he do that? I wanted to go home, but Tamara couldn’t stop: “What do you want?” Look at you, I just wore that dress on you today! Not a child, but a pig, by God.

Then the obscene language began to sound, and I was completely upset. I waited a little longer to see if everything had subsided and went home. I was seriously worried about Tamara hitting the kids. In a fit of rage, a man is capable of many things. Fortunately, I didn’t hear the screams anymore.



I went home thinking about what was going on. Yes, I know that motherhood does not always bring joy and happiness. Any mother can burn out. But I don't understand how you can allow yourself to yell at your children and insult them. They're still very small!

There are two feelings in me right now. On the one hand, there are concerns for these children and there is an idea to call the relevant authorities. What if this situation turns into something more serious? And on the other hand, I want to get into the position of Tamara. Everyone has bad days.



Can you tell me what to do? What would you do if you were me? Maybe I shouldn't mind my own business. But how can I pass by when it comes to small children? No wonder they say that there are no other children.

Olga was not in the most typical situation from the editorial office, and her thoughts are clear to us. But we also know a beautiful expression that perfectly describes this story: "Initiation is punishable." We are sure that if the heroine really calls the guardianship authorities and complains about her neighbor, this will entail not the most pleasant consequences. Moreover, she did not really understand the problem.



It seems to us that in this case, the first thing you can try to talk to the husband of the neighbor and tell him about what happened. I wonder what you would do in the place of the main character of the story? Boldly share your thoughts in the comments!