writeon
Dear Herb Lady,
I'm writing a story about a woman who is devastated by her husband's abandonment and re-marriage to another woman, and who gets involved with a pedophile who abuses her 8-year-old daughter. Once she realizes what is going on she is appalled at herself for her blindness about what was happening to her daughter and at the pedophile for being one, which she never suspected. My question is -- would the mother be considered culpable in her daughter's abuse? Would she be at risk for losing custody of the child who was abused "on her watch?" What might the outcome of such a scenario be? I want the story to be authentic but don't have anyone to ask, and since you said you like to do research -- I am notoriously shy about asking "experts" I don't know for advice, something I know I must get over -- I'd appreciate any thoughts, insights, or information you might be able to share. Thanks so much!
Oh, if it matters, the story takes place in New York state.
Writeon
I'm writing a story about a woman who is devastated by her husband's abandonment and re-marriage to another woman, and who gets involved with a pedophile who abuses her 8-year-old daughter. Once she realizes what is going on she is appalled at herself for her blindness about what was happening to her daughter and at the pedophile for being one, which she never suspected. My question is -- would the mother be considered culpable in her daughter's abuse? Would she be at risk for losing custody of the child who was abused "on her watch?" What might the outcome of such a scenario be? I want the story to be authentic but don't have anyone to ask, and since you said you like to do research -- I am notoriously shy about asking "experts" I don't know for advice, something I know I must get over -- I'd appreciate any thoughts, insights, or information you might be able to share. Thanks so much!
Oh, if it matters, the story takes place in New York state.
Writeon