loner w/a boner Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I have knowledge of a case of child abuse, here in Chiang Rai. It's not severe (facial slapping) and no bruising that I know of and no "rage" what we normally think of as a "beating". But, still, striking a child in the face and slapping them in the mouth is a horrible act. This is being done by the Thai mother. Can anyone tell me who I should see? Should I go to the tourist police? Are there any "social services" counseling for this kind of thing? Since the abuse is NOT habitual and chronic, I think counseling, as opposed to imprisonment, IMO, would be suitable. I could sure use some help here. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loner w/a boner Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 First, moderator, I have posted this same question in the "legal" forum, but because of its nature, I hope I am allowed to duplicate it here. I have knowledge of a case of child abuse, here in Chiang Rai. It's not severe (facial slapping) and no bruising that I know of and no "rage" what we normally think of as a "beating". But, still, striking a child in the face and slapping them in the mouth is a horrible act. This is being done by the Thai mother. Can anyone tell me who I should see? Should I go to the tourist police? Are there any "social services" counseling for this kind of thing? Since the abuse is NOT habitual and chronic, I think counseling, as opposed to imprisonment, IMO, would be suitable. I could sure use some help here. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I have knowledge of a case of child abuse, here in Chiang Rai. It's not severe (facial slapping) and no bruising that I know of and no "rage" what we normally think of as a "beating". But, still, striking a child in the face and slapping them in the mouth is a horrible act. This is being done by the Thai mother. Can anyone tell me who I should see? Should I go to the tourist police? Are there any "social services" counseling for this kind of thing? Since the abuse is NOT habitual and chronic, I think counseling, as opposed to imprisonment, IMO, would be suitable. I could sure use some help here. Thx I am sorry but as a member of LE, you yourself say it is not really Child Abuse. I cant speak to Thailand, but in most jurisdictions you would be sued into oblivion if you brought the charge and after investigation, which would just about ruin the family, only what you posted above was found. It's not severe (facial slapping) and no bruising that I know of and no "rage" what we normally think of as a "beating". I am not a big advocate of hitting children, but as you yourself say, "no rage, no bruising, not sever" is a correction that I will tell you I myself needed several times when I was younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 See my reply in the legal forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 ...Since the abuse is NOT habitual and chronic, I think counseling, as opposed to imprisonment, IMO, would be suitable... Imprisonment?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Imprisonment?! You also get the feeling Loner has never been around kids for very long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 If he's really a loner then he's probably not married and therefore probably doesn't have any kids of his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loner w/a boner Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I am quite shocked at the types of responses I'm getting. A child IS BEING ABUSED!!! From what I've read above, perhaps striking a child in the face is considered acceptable in the west??? I DO have children. Striking a child in the face is per se an act of abuse. I don't know why the idea of imprisonment for child abuse should be shocking. It is traumatizing to a child to be hit in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loner w/a boner Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I am sorry but as a member of LE, you yourself say it is not really Child Abuse. What is "LE"??? I am not a big advocate of hitting children, but as you yourself say, "no rage, no bruising, not sever" is a correction that I will tell you I myself needed several times when I was younger. I'm not opposed to spanking, in general. However a parent should "cool down" first, explain what the child did wrong, and after the spanking, should embrace the child and should review why it happened. Anyway, so anyone know of which "social services" I could contact? Does anyone happen to know if "facial striking" is, per se, illegal here? Again, thx for anyone's help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCorinthian Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Loner, please dont take this the wrong way, but in my professional opinion, what you are seeing is not abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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