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parents but sometimes they need a bit of

support ....but dont get it

the government passes the buck changes legislation

etc more than they change their undies and then you get instances like this poor 'baby p' happening....

The outcry that followed Victoria Climbe (sp) was supposed to stop all this but never will until the government and lea's put there money where thier mouths are.

well it is a topical one that's for sure...

I often thought in the past of being a social worker, but I am not 'detached' enough to do it...would get too emotionally involved.

but I do believe that sometimes 'qualifications' are stressed too highly and whilst degrees are great, they are no replacement for common sense and experience... also that all parties, SWs , parents, doctors, etc must be kept better informed... the right hand should know what the left hand is doing if I can put it that way...think it is too often a case of bad communication that lets children slip through the safety net


Edited as I was still typing while the question was explained a little more...

as a mum (god help me) I feel it is my responsibility to try and make sure i give the world a decent human being
( when he's past the teenage grunting stage !) who is kind, tolerant and compassionate.... will have to wait and see on that one!
xx

Sue
that's made it clear to me now - thank you for that!

The first responsibilty of a child is the parent.
Failing that the state has to be responsibile for the upkeep of the child.

Interesting question, Sue - I feel that the responsibility for children lies with those who bring them into the world or to those who take on the parental role. But when those responsible fail, the rest of society has a moral obligation of care.

Social workers and Social Services are part of a wider support in our society and have the heavy burden of looking after the children whose parents don't or can't. Not an easy task - they represent the rest of us in society and mostly do a fine job. Unfortunately when they don't, the consequences can be awful.

Sorry, Anne, if it's not clear

I was just trying to start a debate - as the title of this thread requested!

I was wondering what people thought about whose responsibility it is to take care of our children? Parents or the state?

Lol Sue

huh?

Suzian

what exactly are you asking?

Nope, Rose, but someone did ask for a debate........

Lol Sue

erm Sue , you don't ask easy questions do you? LOL

xx

Hobbles in with tray of coffee .... help yourselves to milk and sugar :)

Sits back in corner quietly

I'll rise to the challenge, then


What are your views on the respective responsibilities of parents and social workers?

Lol Sue

Me too Anne :)

ROSE
sorry not me - I like an easy life!

just getting a coffee :) mind the thread for me Ann and Sue lol

Hi Anne ~~~ start a new debate if you like ? :)

xx

Ann
yes please - milk no sugar please!

nite peppi ~~~~~~~~

Erm think it has finished Anne .... not sure what it was about .... I am just sitting quietly in corner with Sue ... drinking coffee - would you like one ?

can I join the debate - whatever it is about! lol

Nite Peppi :)

sits very quietly in the corner and sips coffee

Dont worry about it peppi here have a coffee :)