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FD telling classmates of S.Abuse
orange0112
November 25, 2012 20:07
FD-age 8 (in a permanent placement)told me today that she spoke this week to some of her school friends of her previous abuse. They were asking her questions about why she can''t live with B.family-and sound as though being very persistant!(I have always re-inforced to FD how she did not do anything wrong but should not talk about past abuse with other children). However it sounds like she was very graphic about the serious S.Abuse and described Sexual acts to the classmates. I am now feeling sick with worry about parents reaction if their children inform them and how FD will now be viewed.She is in placement till indepedance and i did not want this to be common knowledge-(very gossipy school). Headteacher is aware of her past. Help!!
lamplady
November 25, 2012 20:26
I think every foster child does this. Mine all have. Even when they have been moved to make a fresh start. I just take it a day at a time, as you never know what the reactions will be - some will be supportive, others not. The problem for children in care is that they often lack confidence and their story will get them attention ( for a while) so however much you tell them it's private, they just can't help themselves. Try not to worry about it, but maybe get school to keep an eye on her so other children are protected too.
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orange0112
November 25, 2012 20:35
Thanks lamplady- the school are very supportive. I suppose I just don't want her being pre-judged-as same group of classmates (and their clicky parents) will follow her through secondary school.
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