So I have been learning a ton in my class that I am taking for work. About kids and abuse and stuff like that. I wanted to put some information and advice out there…REPORT CHILD ABUSE!

Many people (because of their professions) are mandated child abuse reporters. Nurses, teachers, clergy, daycare workers, etc. But even if you are not a mandated child abuse reporter, if you see child abuse or know that it is going on, report it. It really isn’t so hard…all you have to do is call a number and give some information. It’s not hard and the number for Florida is 1-800-96-ABUSE.

Also, for those of you who have children, whether or not they go to daycare, pay attention to my soapbox ramble. There is a case that has been in the paper in Polk County recently about a boy who died. They boy went to daycare. The daycare had 17 photos and 9 incident reports involving this child being bruised, injured, and filthy, and never once called it in. They were investigated after the child was killed. They received a fine and probation. People can still send their children there. They are still state licensed. And this boy is dead. Research the places where you send your kids, please?

I can tell you a bunch more about child abuse (and car seat safety!) and even where youc an research daycare, if you need, just ask, but not right now. I am hungry and must eat pizza now.