Person County Department of Social Services

5 years ago we went to the police, school counselor, and finally had DSS contact us when we found out our 15yr old daughter was smoking pot and we needed help controlling her, only to be told we were responsible for her behavior and would need to take parenting classes and do therapy. Now my husband and I sit home tonight having no idea where our 12yr old daughter is. For the 2nd time we have caught her making porn videos of herself masturbating and posting them on Social Media. That in itself terrified us and then she admitted to being suicidal. Again we went seeking help since everything we had tried before didn't work ( taking all electronics, restrictions on her freedom, personal time, anything to make her stop and think. Today we took her to the hospital emergency room seeking help because we had no idea who to contact for this destructive behavior. Well guess what? My husband and I are again to blame for our Childs bad behavior. We were told nothing about where she was, how she was doing, or when we could see her. But certainly we will be expected to take parenting classes and attend therapy due to our families past. We have done 6 weeks Intensive Therapy ordered by the State, Parenting Classes, Therapy at both Freedom House and Person Family Medical, and still more is expected. Ever consider making the kid take responsibility for their actions? Addison is certainly aware of right and wrong, just as Reagan was 5yrs ago smoking pot. No I will not do anything asked of me by Social Services, I have again asked for help only to be blamed for a childs bad behavior. My husband and I teach constantly about taking responsibility for your own behavior, but it's more like the parents looking for help are held responsible while the kids are assumed to be true to their word and get away with the bad behavior thinking it's ok. Well SHAME ON YOU! We were seeking help for our daughter and once again are to blame for her poor choices. Irregardless, Common Courtesy and Respect for parents trying to do what's best for their child at least deserve the decency of being told where our baby is so we know she's ok and if she's scared. No reason to question why Children behave like they do today, DSS gives all the control to the child. Shame on You! We are beyond Excellent Parents. We work different shifts so the kids are never without a parent, no drugs, no alcohol, no physical or mental abuse. Shame on You Sometimes people reaching out for help really need the help. My husband and I aren't suicidal or making porn videos, our daughter is and that's why we went for help. Yet again, we are the problem and need counseling, parenting classes blah...blah...blah. You're not part of the Solution, You're part of the Problem Angela Gump No more jumping thru hoops or kissing your ass If you know more and can raise her better than us help yourself. I am an EXCELLENT PARENT and will never be told any different again. We have given all of ourselves and have nothing left to give