Originally Posted by Crystal:
I would report. I would, every time I visited my frend, document every harsh interaction I observed. I would report every single time until something was done about it. CPS would get so sick of hearing from me they'd investigate just to get rid of me. At the very least this is emotional abuse, which has been proven to be as bad or worse than actual physical abuse in many cases.
And, I would have a very hard time not telling Mom to come on over and pick on someone her own size. 
i agree. I think the issue with lack of support when reports are made, is lack of proof. if a kid is being physically abused, there will be clear signs of this. Bad parenting, they can put on an act in front of the people while they are investigating. Just imagine it reversed though, if this woman complained about YOU and they come and take your kids away while they find out what's really going on. I mean it sucks, but that's the way it is, because there's too many people who would abuse it.