I have these neighbours directly behind us who yell and scream at their kids as their primary way of communicating. It really bugs me, they have no filter even out in the yard when they know people can hear them. i have heard them from their front yard too. It makes me sad to hear this and I am on the fence about calling CAS.
Why I would call- They are emotionally scarring their kids by yelling at them.
they keep their curtains and blinds closed all the time
I think i heard dad spank one of them although i didn't see it.
Why i wouldn't call just yet- they would know its me and i fear for safety of my kids and dog (I've heard of people poisoning dogs through the fence)
I have never actually seen physical abuse
the yelling is more of Do this, Do that and Get over here type of things. I don't hear any derogatory things such as calling them names etc.
What would you do in my case. I know it is my responsibility if i suspect abuse but i don't know if this is abuse or just really bad parenting.
when i am outside with the kids i speak loud enough that they can hear and i am overly nice to my kids to try and show them how people actually should treat kids.
So torn