Results: Child neglect via an ear infection Part I
Published on 10/19/2018
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When my son was about 12, he developed an ear infection. As per the terms of my divorce, I had no medical say so to do anything. My ex refused to take my son to the doctor, rather he told my son to man up, take some Advil and shut up. My son cried and begged his dad to take him to the doctor, until 3 weeks later when his ear began to bleed I threatened to call the authorities if something wasn't done. It was only then that my ex took my son to the doctor and he had a full blown infection, requiring antibiotics, ear drops, and pain medication. What do you think about my ex's behavior?
Mean
35%
928 votes
Child neglect
60%
1572 votes
Child abuse
38%
994 votes
Just tough love
3%
89 votes
A simple mistake that anyone could make
5%
139 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
43 votes
Not Applicable
16%
408 votes
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My ex and his family pride themselves on not going to doctor, thus proving their strength (or something) by toughing it out. Have you ever heard of this before? Yes
55%
1452 votes
No
45%
1179 votes
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If you were me, what would you have done? Notified the Pediatrician that something was wrong
37%
969 votes
Notified the Police
24%
622 votes
Notified Children's Services
50%
1314 votes
Nothing
2%
59 votes
Tried to sneak a remedy in to resolve the ear infection
11%
302 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
103 votes
Not Applicable
17%
446 votes
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