Dear Abby: Should I call the cops on my friend for endangering kids?

Greetings, Abby

My buddy of eight years lives with her 55-year-old son. She told me that the man she has been driving around is a friend of her son’s and that she is acquainted with his family. He is a registered violent sex offender who was recently released from prison, but she never brought that up.

She is aware of my feelings over this matter. Because there are children present, sex offenders are not permitted. I’m furious, and I instructed her not to phone or visit my house ever again. She invited the man to a BBQ at her house. On either side of her are children. Despite her attempts to speak with me, I have ignored her. I feel deceived and hurt. She doesn’t seem to be concerned about keeping the neighborhood kids safe. What am I supposed to do here? INDIA INCENSED

Greetings, Incented

Act responsibly. For the children’s protection, report to the police that despite having young children living on either side of her, a neighbor has been bringing a violent sex offender with a criminal record to her house. From there, the authorities can handle it.

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