neighbors.

Nathan witnessed a neighbor abuse their child recently. He was on our porch studying for a certification at work when the neighbors (who live a street away) pulled up to the front of their house. It was a mom and a dad and a boy, about 10, and a smaller toddler. They were, by Nathans account, yelling and screaming at the 10 year old boy and then the mother punched him in the face. When he fell to the ground from the force of the blow, she picked him up by his shirt and struck him again. Nathan jumped to his feet and tried to yell at them to stop but they, in their rage, did not hear him. He came inside and called the police. The neighbors retreated into their house.

The officer who arrived about ten minutes later, asked to be directed to the correct house. He approached the door and they answered it. He was only at their house for about five minutes and then he drove away. I was shocked. I cant believe someone could be witnessed doing something like that to their child and not be arrested.

I used to work for a foster care program. I also grew up with a father who was beaten. I have seen the direct effects of this kind of monstrous behavior. Something must be done. Those people have not heard the last from me. I am going to be watching and listening. And praying. Praying most of all.