I am so sorry you are dealing with this. It sounds horrible. I really feel for you--it sounds like there is a lot of stress in your life right now. I know you can't just quit your job--few people can afford to do that--but I bet that you started doing home daycare in order to be there for your son. Most people choose to be home daycare providers out of their child's best interests. Now, if your home daycare is getting in the way of providing for your child's best interest (aka making sure he's in a safe after-school program), it is time to rethink what's going on.
First, I'd report it. As a mandated reporter, you have the obligation to. Who knows if this boy will be abusing other children? And this boy--he's possibly being abused himself. Reporting it may give him the help HE needs, too.
I'd figure out another care situation for my son. The fact that no one knew whether or not they should tell you what happened, and that no good plan has been put together to protect your son, is seriously concerning.
What about homeschooling for kindergarten? Just an idea. I plan to homeschool my son, so I'm very pro-homeschooling, but not everyone likes it.
Can you drop families so you are able to pick-up and drop off your son at school? Cut back on expenses at home to be able to afford this?
Making huge changes like this are SO HARD. But it seems to be the time to do something.
First, I'd report it. As a mandated reporter, you have the obligation to. Who knows if this boy will be abusing other children? And this boy--he's possibly being abused himself. Reporting it may give him the help HE needs, too.
I'd figure out another care situation for my son. The fact that no one knew whether or not they should tell you what happened, and that no good plan has been put together to protect your son, is seriously concerning.
What about homeschooling for kindergarten? Just an idea. I plan to homeschool my son, so I'm very pro-homeschooling, but not everyone likes it.
Can you drop families so you are able to pick-up and drop off your son at school? Cut back on expenses at home to be able to afford this?
Making huge changes like this are SO HARD. But it seems to be the time to do something.
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