Is it right to smack another persons child?

It sounds like the girls and their parents are in dire need of help. Please do not hesitate to call CPS. You and your neighbor aren't legally responsible for reporting the parents to CPS, but you are morally responsible.

Something is *not* right in that family, and you may be the girls' only lifeline. As for your neighbor, encourage her to do the right thing and stand up for her young charges. Good luck.

A friend of mine encountered a similar situation not long ago. She babysat two boys, that always smelled bad, and once one of them was wearing a pair of girl's capri pants. Diaper rashes that never went away... they'd start to during the week when she was caring for them, but on Mondays they'd be horrible again, like they hadn't been cared for over the weekend.

She bathed the boys all the time, and the first time she did, the 8 month old acted like he'd never seen a bath tub. He yelled and hollered at her! I don't think she ever reported it, because the mom seemed nice... not abusive, but I guess definitely a little negligent.

I'd say report it.It might be better for YOU to report it, since you don't know the kid's mom, and you don't have to worry about hurting feelings.

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