Anyone a social worker here?

@Autumnlover I accidentally said that my mom hits me. a social worker came today and asked me a bunch of questions. she said she's coming to my house on Friday to meet my parents and stuff. WHAT IS SHE COMING FOR EXACTLY???? look for signs of abuse??? WHY IS SHE COMINGGGG

@Kawaii You Accidently said that she hits you?? They will be coming to talk with your parents and with you to try to determine if she accidently hits you frequently, and if there are any other indications of mistreatment/ abuse. She will look around for signs of deficits in the home: cleanliness, unsafe situations, whether or not needs are met according to basic middle class standards. She will note if everything in the home (or rooms that she observes) appears to be normal. She will observe your interactions with your parents, their interactions with you and with each other. If you have siblings, she will probably talk with them as well. Child abuse is very serious, and has far reaching implications. She will want to know if you are in danger so that she can help protect you through improved parenting skills, etc. If you made the accusation to embarrass your mom, she will talk about that and possibly offer counseling, etc. Please be honest with her.

@Autumnlover if I tell her the truth what will happen to my sisters and me and my mom?

@Kawaii That depends upon whether or not your mom does hit you. If it is considered appropriate discipline, not much will happen, if it isn't abusive. At your age, the social worker will probably recommend that she use more appropriate discipline, and may recommend counseling or parenting classes. If she is hurting you, counseling and classes will be required. If she feels that you or your sisters are in danger, she may recommend that you leave the home. Which may be you staying with a relative, or even foster care for a period of time, until your mom is considered to be able to control her temper. If you were dishonest and your mom does not hit you, then she may recommend that you have counseling.

@Autumnlover okay. what exactly is appropriate discipline though?

It depends on the inappropriate behavior of the kid. A slap on the arm, etc for a smart ass remark is probably OK. A slap in the face is harsh. Hitting with a belt is harsh and can be considered abusive by many people. Grounding, taking away privileges is OK.

@Autumnlover they won't take mine or my sisters' clothes off to look for marks and stuff though right?

Probably not.

@Autumnlover okay. thanks.

@Kawaii I hope everything works out for you and your family.