Parental Medical Neglect California

Summary

Parents in California are legally required to provide necessary medical care for their children. Ignoring dental pain can be considered neglect. If the pain persists, it is advisable to contact a trusted adult or Child Protective Services for assistance.

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I have been having a tooth ache for 5 days i told my dad about it he still hasn't made me an appointment my grandma is concerned about me she has text him about * times about me needing medical attention and he just said that she is tripping and that I'm over exaggerating and its not that bad that if it was I'd be in the corner crying if it was
I understand your situation. In California, parents are legally obliged to provide necessary medical care for their children. Neglecting this can be considered child neglect, which is against the law. If you're in severe pain, you might need to seek urgent care.
I'm not in severe pain I'm just hurting
It's important to know that in California, it's a legal obligation for parents to provide medical care for their children. If you're hurting, it could be considered neglect if your parent doesn't get you care. If it gets worse, consider contacting a trusted adult or Child Protective Services.
My dad said that I'm making them sound bad and i wouldn't be eating ice cream or burgers if it was bad
While your dad might not think it's serious, dental pain can be a sign of an issue that needs medical attention. If this continues, it could be seen as neglect. If possible, talk to another trusted adult about this.
He keeps telling me to rinse my mouth with salt water i tried but it hurt and i kept getting a sharp pain after and he said to give it time
In California:
- A parent's refusal to provide necessary medical care for a child may be considered neglect.
- If you're in consistent pain, it could be a sign of a serious issue.
- If your parent refuses to get you care, consider contacting Child Protective Services or another trusted adult.