Today’s Utterly Heartbreaking News Story :(
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire...
Two year old lad dies from starvation after his dad dies from a heart attack. Utterly tragic, poor little fella. Seems to be something equally horrible or devastating every day these days. Sigh.
Two year old lad dies from starvation after his dad dies from a heart attack. Utterly tragic, poor little fella. Seems to be something equally horrible or devastating every day these days. Sigh.
The boy's mother seems to be entirely blaming social services. Apparently she and the father "rowed" before Christmas and there's no mention that she tried to see her son or even contact him until hearing of their deaths, after social services gained entry.
Another article mentions that the father texted a neighbour on the 27th to thank them for visiting: 'Thanks so much for caring, it means the world to me and Bronson.' and there are lots of good things said about him by others. Obviously social services were involved though, so there was some concern. edit: the guy has some tattoos, I don't know enough to tell what they are but they do look "interesting" though. edit 2: Apparently Kenneth was "severely jaundiced" from a heart condition, so that would have been enough for concern, however his mother should have had greater concern.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12972759/...
Social services contacted the police each time so presumably they expected some sort of assistance - I guess there will be a review into what might have been expected in a similar situation.
Another article mentions that the father texted a neighbour on the 27th to thank them for visiting: 'Thanks so much for caring, it means the world to me and Bronson.' and there are lots of good things said about him by others. Obviously social services were involved though, so there was some concern. edit: the guy has some tattoos, I don't know enough to tell what they are but they do look "interesting" though. edit 2: Apparently Kenneth was "severely jaundiced" from a heart condition, so that would have been enough for concern, however his mother should have had greater concern.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12972759/...
Social services contacted the police each time so presumably they expected some sort of assistance - I guess there will be a review into what might have been expected in a similar situation.
Edited by Gareth79 on Wednesday 17th January 17:18
I read this and found myself weeping uncontrollably in response.
It is terribly sad, I cannot begin to imagine what the little boy went through. Or rather, I can begin to imagine it, and it breaks my heart. (I hate that cheesy phrase, but it's accurate here).
I am sad this is possible in our society today. Reading the report it even sounds like there were opportunities missed to take action earlier than it eventually was taken.
I think this the first time I have cried at a new story that I can remember, actually.
It is terribly sad, I cannot begin to imagine what the little boy went through. Or rather, I can begin to imagine it, and it breaks my heart. (I hate that cheesy phrase, but it's accurate here).
I am sad this is possible in our society today. Reading the report it even sounds like there were opportunities missed to take action earlier than it eventually was taken.
I think this the first time I have cried at a new story that I can remember, actually.
Gecko1978 said:
The mother seems to feel everyone else is responsible for her child. If over Xmas toy didn't speak to your kid at easter every other day if you were seperated would you not worry
Possibly some spellcheck action there Gecko; but yes very definitely. But then of course there are the broad range of conventional “normal” situations, and then there are those which fall outside of that. Probably a lot more in the latter camp than the rest of us might imagine, I would think.Earl of Hazzard said:
budgie smuggler said:
I wish I hadn't read that. Poor kid.
Same. Absolutely tragic.Just watched it on the news, not often news stories grasp my attention like that. Shockingly sad.
Also, remarkable how newsreaders could hold it together telling to story, not sure I could have!
Terrible thing to happen.
I don't really blame the Mother for lashing out, especially as that is what the DM would have looked for and probably encouraged, assuming they didn't just make up her quotes . She must feel very guilty. Not saying she necessarily should, but it is just natural.
Nevertheless I wouldn't jump to blame the authorities. As I understand it the boy was not in a seriously 'at risk' category so there was no reason to suppose he had come to harm, and people are often out when a social worker calls.
I don't really blame the Mother for lashing out, especially as that is what the DM would have looked for and probably encouraged, assuming they didn't just make up her quotes . She must feel very guilty. Not saying she necessarily should, but it is just natural.
Nevertheless I wouldn't jump to blame the authorities. As I understand it the boy was not in a seriously 'at risk' category so there was no reason to suppose he had come to harm, and people are often out when a social worker calls.
It made me very emotional when I read the story this morning. Regardless of the circumstances and blame I cant imagine what the child's family are going through.
don't read this story if you are having a bad moment yourself, read it another day, it's one of the worst things you'll read all year.
don't read this story if you are having a bad moment yourself, read it another day, it's one of the worst things you'll read all year.
Southerner said:
Gecko1978 said:
The mother seems to feel everyone else is responsible for her child. If over Xmas toy didn't speak to your kid at easter every other day if you were seperated would you not worry
Possibly some spellcheck action there Gecko; but yes very definitely. But then of course there are the broad range of conventional “normal” situations, and then there are those which fall outside of that. Probably a lot more in the latter camp than the rest of us might imagine, I would think.But it's not the mothers fault but the DM quote implied she was asking why Social services had not checked on them.....well I don't know why she didn't either.
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