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RE: When The Threats Of The CPS Hits Too Close To Home
I don't think it's just the deaf community; in my years of heavily reading on Babycenter, particularly on the forum for dysfunctional families (what can I say, I was there for the drama), false CPS calls are a typical tactic for revenge during family feuds, especially by vindictive grandparents who want more access to their grandkid(s) and think CPS will place the child(ren) with them. Same with blended families where one parent is trying to get more custody from the other parent, or out of jealousy coaching their kids to make false calls to get a stepparent in trouble.
It's truly mindblowing that people use this to get the government involved in private squabbles.
I had this fear before moving to Panama. Talk about relief when we touched down at 2am on Panamanian soil with all 5 kids. I can just say that not everyone I knew was on board with our move...
Oh gosh @apanamamama I couldn't imagine having a move like that hijacked by a CPS call😱 @crosheille I don't even think it's a matter of not being able to work things out among themselves, but rather people trying to leverage the power of government on their side to usurp control from the rightful parents in situations where they disagree. Either way it's terrible to put that target on families for purely selfish reasons, and even worse it merely increases the power of government bit by bit.
This is terrible! The problem is they “think” getting the CPS involved will help them (referring to grandparents) get access but it will only cause more damage. This is exactly why we have to keep spreading awareness that this is serious and nothing to gamble with. It’s sad that families can’t talk to each other any more or work out problems within themselves instead of relying on the government.
Thanks for your input and making us aware this is happening in all sorts of situations.