WAY OT, Big Brother /Big Sister

Super-H-Mike · Jan 9, 2017

Hey Guys, I am sure everyone has heard of the Big Brothers / Big Sisters of America outfit. I have been thinking about
it for some time now and have done some research into it , but havent signed up yet . I think it is a great concept ,
and I think I would like to help out. Maybe get a kid into tractors, tools, cars , fishing , fixing , farming , horses,
building projects , etc. , that may not otherwise have the chance. I have had all girl children and none really had an
interest in that type of thing, aside from horses ! I am just wondering if any of you guys or gals have done it , and
your stories regarding. I value the advice spread on this forum. Thanks

RayP(MI) · Jan 9, 2017

Brother-in-law was involved with them. He was not properly vetted neither was the kid. Things went to heck in a handbasket, and it went downhill from there. My suggestion, tread very carefully or avoid altogether. You are putting yourself in a very pecarious situation.

David G · Jan 9, 2017

The intentions are great, but really do not think it is managed real well.

Super H Mike · Jan 9, 2017

Thank you , I wonder if you would care to elaborate on the details of how it went bad. Sounds ominous!

CCer · Jan 9, 2017

I was in the program many years ago, I was signed up with a boy, ended up with him, and his buddy also. They lived in the same town, within a few blocks of my place. At times couldn't keep them away. Normal,I suppose. One boy moved far away. Still see them occasionally.I would do it again. Probably would involve all kinds of legalese these days.

RayP(MI) · Jan 9, 2017

Because of what went down, I don't feel I can share any details. Suffice it to say that the child was inappropriately matched with adult. That child was a bad piece of work, and B-I-L was not capable of "parenting" that kind of child. Mother was glad to unload child on B-I-L at every opportunity. BB&S failed to properly place both.

LAA · Jan 9, 2017

I know a guy who was involved with other members of his church, not so anymore, suffice it to say that BB/BS is one more in a long list of worthy programs ruined by political correctness.

dr sportster · Jan 10, 2017

Be prepared for the worst case scenario. The kid is a criminal. Lock up all your guns or you end up an accessory to armed robbery or something.

dhermesc · Jan 10, 2017

My wife and I have been foster parents for 8 years. We have had children for a couple days and we've had children for a couple years. When we took MAPP classes we were told that if you were foster parents long enough eventually you would be accused of abusing a child - usually in a Xual manner. The accusation could come from a child (usually 8 to 17) or a parent that thinks of the people caring for their child as the enemy. It was simply a matter of time. We have had one accusation of abuse leveled at us by a DNA donor from her jail cell that resulted in a criminal investigation. Our children and my wife an I were questioned by the police, our license was suspended for two months and eventually the accusation was determined to be unfounded. The person making the accusation suffered no consequences. We still do foster care but this possibility is always in the back of our mind.

Always remember no good deed goes unpunished.

WAY OT, Big Brother /Big Sister

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