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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Doesn't sound like you actually care about how your kid feels, you're just concerned about getting in trouble.  That's really, really sad. [/quote]

I had this feeling too, that the OP is complaining about stress and the concern of CPS, but not aware of what is going on with DC. I think OP may be self-centered to be so focused on her own stress.

There is some good advice here about leading with empathy and considering what it means to be raising a child in a hybrid culture. There is also some good advice here about reconsidering if an approach isn't working and getting new tools.

The fact DC is talking to someone else about this suggests this situation is not just one of a different culture, but something more serious and OP needs to start thinking about the perspective of the DC and less her own self-centered response.

Re CPS--I disagree with some of what has been said. CPS involvement will depend on what DC said and how counselor took what was said and how insanely busy CPS is in your jurisdiction. Keep in mind that most school's guidance counselors are mandatory reporters, so if they hear that the situation is abusive, they are required to report it. Screaming is a gray area. Loud voices is not abusive. But being sworn or cursed at or called names or belittled is crossing a line. I would not categorically assume that CPS will not receive a report and nor would I assume that they will receive a report. (Also keep in mind that CPS may or may not act on that report, it depends on their workload.)[/quote]

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