Does locking a two-year-old girl out of a house for extended periods of time classify as abuse/neglect? Is the excuse that the child was on "bad behaviour" really acceptable here?
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This is appalling behaviour towards a child. It is child endangerment - no two year old can look after themselves outside for any period of time, much less an extended one. No behaviour on the part of the child can ever be used as a justification for this. -- Did this happen to you as a child or is this happening now to someone you know?
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Never! Never! Never! Call the police.
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It is CHILD ABUSE. Call the authority's on them, you cant lock a child up, or out anywhere. The fear, that child, must be feeling, breaks my heart.
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Yes.. its neglect and the parent doesnt know what he or she or they are doing...No behavior justifies this because a 2 year old is too young to be unsupervised. Even if the lock out is in the back yard with toys and such... the child is too young.
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Does locking a two-year-old girl out of a house for extended periods of time classify as abuse/neglect? Yes. Is the excuse that the child was on "bad behaviour" really acceptable here? No.
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Yes, it is abuse. No, the excuse is not acceptable. The relevant authorities (Social Services?) should be informed at once. That child is at risk.
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Abuse! Neglect! Horrible parenting! Call the police immediately! And I forgot to mention: "Off with their heads!"
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two?????????????????????????? like one, two??????????????? report, intervene, help the baby-get off the fucking computer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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OH MY GOD TWO????? Yes that is abuse, neglect absolutely irresponsible.
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Hmmm it might. I know someone who had post-natal depression and would do that so they wouldn't hit the child. It sounds wrong and terrible. It probably does need to be looked into.
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OMG this is so wrong in so many ways call child protective services the police or anyone who you think could help no excuse is good enough to lock a two year old outside this is nelect abuse and just plain wrong please do something about this dont ignore it if anything the parents should have put her in a corner not lock her out of the house what idiots
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Children of that age usually have no comprehension of danger or hazard, and very little ability to connect punishment with the reason for it. Someone doesn't understand how very little this girl really is. I'm not sure if it constitutes "abuse," but it's damned close!
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Absolutely it is neglect...I would say even criminal neglect. No excuse is acceptable. Time out for bad behaviour is under supervision, and within reach of the adult.....no 2 year old should be so stressed.
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Maybe.It qualifies as incredibly stupid,irresponsible,ignorant and selfish.
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I'd say both! 2 years old. Can't they put her in time out while still IN the house?
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Neglect most certainly, yes. No, the excuse is NOT acceptable. There is no acceptable excuse for locking a two year old child IN or OUT of any place. A two year old child needs constant parental supervision, which is impossible when the child is LOCKED OUT OF THE HOUSE and the parent is inside. What sort of person does this to a 2 year old child? Punishing a two year old child is fruitless anyway. They aren't able to comprehend that their actions warrant discipline, they aren't even able to grasp the concept of "right and wrong" at that age!! 2 year olds don't "misbehave", they are simply testing the boundaries of their environment. They need parental GUIDANCE at this point in their lives, not to be locked out of the house by a parent who obviously doesn't understand how a child's mind develops. Call the police or child services next time you see this happening. This parent is in need of a MAJOR wake-up call before this child is harmed as a result of their negligent parenting.
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Is classified as emotional, physical abuse, and neglection from adult. It is a very damaging punishment!
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that's sick and abusive.
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Not only is it abusive, but it's downright dangerous. It is not acceptable anywhere.
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Locking any child out of the house is abuse. Unless the child is old enough to have a key to get back in (say if you work and your kids have a key to let them selves in).But, locking a child out for bad behavior is abuse.
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Wow. That is abuse AND neglect, not to mention dangerous to the child's well being. Also it is probably extremely traumatic to the child and could cause extensive emotional damage! Can you imagine being tossed outside by your parents, the people you trust the most in the whole world, and then not being able to get back in, pounding on the door, screaming and crying? My God, I'm traumatized just thinking about such treatment. All the punishment a two-year-old needs is a 2-3 minute timeout. Really, truly, if you're firm and follow through that should be ALL it takes to keep a child of that age in line! People who think that sort of shit is ok should be freaking sterilized...no more babies for you, asshole. It is scary that there are people who do that to children. You don't have to beat a child to abuse him, folks.
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Yes it does and no it's not acceptable to me, that's for damn sure!!
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Yes, it does. Call child services. And no, it is not an acceptable excuse. Whenever a child's welfare is jeopardized, it is abuse and not acceptable. Especially considering the girls young age, it is obvious she's not fully aware of her actions.
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ITS CREWL, THAT POOR CHILD
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yes of corse it does, there are methods like the naughty chair,step. but even then it should only be for 2 minuets.what is happening to this child is just cruel and nasty, no 2yr old should ever be shut out of the house.
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That is 150% abuse and neglect. There are better ways of punishing a 2 year old then locking the child out of the house. That is a parent who just doesn't want to deal with the tantrums that are bound to happen at that age.
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OMG! That's child endangerment. That behavior really needs to be reported. That poor little girl. Our world is crazy...please help her before someone hurts her (further). God bless you.
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THATS UNTHINKABLE! That child has NO experience in this world. No idea what acceptable, good or bad behavior. Its the parents job to train a child- not lock them out of the house like a DOG.Child service needs to be notified and that parent flogged. I am incensed at this.
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that constitutes as abusive and bad parenting methods. if i were to write a book on what to never do to your small child that would be one of the top things on the list. sounds like this person needs to be taught the importance of respect and communication.
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"Time out" is an area within the home, not outside the home. Place the child in chair in a room you can observe them from, never leave them without supervision. Make the child stay there until they have calmed down and gain composure. The time out period should be the number of her age so two minutes no longer. Use a timer so she has a visual cue, you can buy them. And yes, that would be considered neglect, it's failure to ensure her safety and if the weather it is extreme (hot/cold) it's abuse too.
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That parent does NOT deserve the privilege of children. It is wrong on so many levels and can NEVER EVER be justified.
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YES THAT WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS ABUSE/NEGLECT.IT SHOULDN'T MATTER HOW BAD THE CHILD IS THERE'S NO EXCUSE FOR LOCKING THE CHILD OUT OF THE HOUSE THERE'S OTHER OPTIONS FOR PUNISHMENT SUCH AS HAVING TIME OUT ETC.
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I would love to have the address of the idiot who did that. They deserve jail time and get some help for their mental issues.
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Hint, 2 years old.
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yes, it classifies as neglect. and no, that isnt a valid excuse. they are obviously not smart enough to have a child.
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that's very sad...but just look at it like this... you're older now, you had to be told through your grandmother, chances are you don't really remember... some parents can just be overwhelmed at times... give em a break and forgive them.. thats easy for me to say, but don't start a grudge now over something you don't really remember... just advice, i don't know the whole situation =) just promise yourself when youre a parent, youll never do that
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Yes, that is most definitely neglect and/or abuse. How horrible.
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Is an age of TWO Suitable to be locked out all on her own? NO. Is Throwing a Two-Year-Old out of the house with strangers about safe? NO. Is Punishing the child by aking them to sit on the stairs for at least 2 miutes OK? YES. That should'nt of happened And Social Services, Childline and child abuse can help. I am only 10.. I got kidnapped b some pervert, but I was only halfway into the car before the police saw.. My mum is scary when she is angry.. Lolz!
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No, it's a horrible thing to do to a child. I take it you can't remember this being done to you, so I wonder how you know about it.
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for GOD sakes what is wrong with people, she is a baby,not a puppy, this should NEVER NEVER be a soultion to anyting . YES, this is abuse anything that is not a loving behavior is abuse and theh treatment of this child breaks my heart. Contact your local CPS department or the national hotline ot goes to nashville and directly to the state (that you are in ) cps and you can be ANONYOMUS. the number is 1-877-237-0004
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No. Why lock a child out of a house, even if it's just for a while? Where shall the child live, on the steet? There are already too many street children on this planet.
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Bad behavior you send a child to their room. Never lock them outside. Not with the creeps that are out there especially.
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As someone who works in Child Protection, this is something to be concerned about. You do need to make a report to your local protective services office - Child Services etc. If you don't and the child dies, you will find yourself being questioned by police as to the reasons why you sat and did nothing. Please let them know as they can then go and investigate and make a decision so that it's no longer on your conscience.
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My father did something like this when I was little, and continued to use as a "punishment". He would lock us outside in the backyard (it was an acre long) near the backmost gate that led to the pond and street (mind you a gang had previously and continued to set up meetings near our house back there). He would make us sit there for hours on end, this time till like 9 pm or so (bedtime). I do not think in anyway this as acceptable treatment of a child's disobedience. It should be confronted or reported a.s.a.p.
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Definitely child neglect/abuse. And should be punishable by imprionment. Children should never be endangered or put at risk, and locking them outside is definitely putting their lives at risk
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No way! shes way to younge to understand the punishment, its only a pshycological trama for her. you should think of other ways of punishing her!
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Thats definately abuse!!! She is 2!!!! I mean thats just crazy. She first of all doesnt understand what going on. She could get hurt or kidnapped. You never know, thats something i would report to the police. Its not safe and definately not a smart thing to do as a parent
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A two year old? They can barely function alone for God sakes.. Call child protective. that baby is in for worse if you don't. What is wrong with these people, they shouldn't have kids.
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wtf duh thats abuse! thats terrible! very very terrible!! its not the worst thing in the world but its utterly utterly terrible! call child protective services! just not let her have sparkly stickers or somethin! terrible!
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OMG! Absolutely no kind of behavior warrants that!! Sounds like an excuse for the care-giver to justify some personal time...wrong.
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my vote is bad parenting and a trip to family court.
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A TWO YEAR OLD!!!!????? Do you have any idea how many things could happen to an unsupervised two year old outside of a house? Of course that is neglect. And if it is as cold there as it is here, it is definitely abuse as well. Besides, what two year old isn't on bad behavior? That is just the nature of being two. They are still babies.
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No, there is no acceptable reason to ever do that to a child, no less a two year old. Whoever is doing that is breaking every law that protects children. Report them before something bad happens to the child.
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a 2 year old wow people these days yes it's abuse/neglect and that is not an excuse as a mater of fact there is no excuse possible why anyone should lock out a child of that age
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Under no circumstances is it okay to leave a 2 year old child outside unsupervised. If this is someone you know and it happens on a regular basis, please call the authorities.
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it is ABUSE and NEGLECT and is NEVER acceptable...NEVER!!!!!!
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ABSOLUTELY!!!! There is NO justifiable excuse for locking a 2 year old out of the house! Please report this to Child Protective Services in your area immediately. You may remain anonymous if you like. This child is in immediate danger. If this person is doing this for the world to see, what is going on behind closed doors? Please be an advocate for this child who seemingly has no one to take a stand on her behalf.
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It fits into both neglect and abuse. How horrible. You should report them. If they do that for a lot of times, then you HAVE to report them. She's two years old! What the hell are they thinking? "Bad behaviour"? I think that even the punishment for bad behaviour does not go that far, no matter how bad.
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yes, neglect, and mental abuse. bad behavior time is corner or bedroom without toys.. not locked outside.
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yes wtbanana pancakes are you madddddd. this is the kinda thing that is making earth non happifying. seriously. how can you do that to a little cute innocent little butterflyinsh wonderfull child. i think you should be locked out of your house see what you learn. it is not teaching dicaplin it is just teaching the cute little lad that you are a mean mean crazy lunatic toilet paper eating MEAN person who should be thrown in jail NNNNNNOOOOOWWWWWWWW
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Yeah I'm pretty sure that bad behavior is not worthy of punishment by locking the kid outside near strangers and cars. Child abuse.
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nooo that excuse is not acsepatable shes only 2 years of age! no one should do that to a toddler!
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place her in the corner, but not locked out of the house, and even then only for less than 2 minutes considering her age
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It is bad parenting. A two year old should have a time out chair for no longer than 15 minutes as that will seem like an eternity. They should take a parenting class so as to discipline properly where it will do some good. As for your question, any two year old left unattended outdoors is considered neglect and it might also be abuse.
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It is abuse, pure and simple. Might as well hand her over to the molesters and cut out the middle man. People like that. . .they don't deserve children. They deserve arrest.
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THIS IS CHILD ABOUSE AND NEEDS TO BE REPORTED THIS LITTLE GIRL IS INNOCENT AND ONLY LEARNS WHAT SHE IS TAUGHT
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wow....every child needs to be protected from harm......i would rather have the supposed two year old spend two minutes in the corner inside for a time out rather than have that baby spend time locked outside of the house.......
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