Do You Think This Is Abuse?

[jackie]

I do feel this is neglect, but maybe she had no form of insurance and had no way to pay for her son to visit a dentist. This is one of the reasons why health care needs to be more readily avalivable, or at least make it avaliable for all children.

I agree with this statement 100%. I am still undecided whether the boy would be better off in foster care or not. It is a tough call and need more information before making judgement. I am very suprised the bail is so high, $25,000 seems like a lot.

[Cataholic]

I have no dental insurance, and haven't for years.

I go to the dentist twice a year, and Jonah will go beginning at age 3 (this is the age my dentist suggests). Not having insurance is not an excuse. Not having money is not an excuse. There are, at least here in Ohio, several facilities that accomodate the lower income/no income population.

This is abuse. It is neglect.

[Miss Z]

Yes, I think that is abuse. Dental pain is one of the most painful things around, and I don't believe any 'true' mother could be conscious of the fact that her child was in pain for so long and not do anything about it. 'True' mothers move the earth for their kids. Perhaps the child being taken away will shock her system a bit, and she'll realise the full extent of what she has done.

[lizbud]

I am very suprised the bail is so high, $25,000 seems like a lot.

You know that the person doesn't not have to come up with that amount
to post bail, don't you? I think it's something like 10% of the amount gets
the person bail.

The woman does need help, even if she doen't think so. Ignornace is no
excuse.The child is evidently not getting the care that he needs & the mom
thought that wasn't a problem.Rotting teeth is a serious health problem.