Judge Judy Case

[justgettingstarted]

Just watched it, so good! I love how JJ cuts through the cr@@ and goes by what happened and not so much by what the people are saying because either of you could have been lying in a situation like this. The fact that you asked them to leave, not the other way around, really does say it all. I had to laugh when mom expressed disbelief that an 18 month old could harm someone. I had a 13 month old several months back that would smack his mom across the face at almost every pick up - hard enough to leave a red mark. They were asked to leave too

Am I alone in saying that the mom was unbelievably annoying? I don't think I could stand listening to that voice everyday at pick up/drop off. I don't know how you did it for 6 months Kimberlie!

[Bookworm]

I just watched it, too. It speaks volumes that you didn't even have to say anything, really, Kimberli ::. I just wanted to smack that mom upside the head, so I can't even imagine how JJ felt when it was clear she just wasn't getting through.

When JJ first said the child's name I though she said "Damien" (as in the Omen) and I thought, really? - no way ::. Later I realized the name was Damon.

My daughter thought the same thing. I loved how she ripped her a new one.

[crazydaycarelady]

Haha...watched it.....loved it.....way to go Kimberli and thank you Judge Judy!

[cheerfuldom]

anybody know where we can watch online?

[Maddy'sMommy]

Just watched it with my husband. He thought it was ridiculous that she wanted 6 months of fees back. Glad it worked out for you!

[Kimberli]

You guys are making me laugh! lovethislovethislovethis

I got to watch it today too. I will say that quite a bit was cut out, but honestly what wasn't shown was just more of Judy trying to impart some clarity and responsibility into Mom and Dad.

I can tell you that this Mom was very cordial and never a problem UNTIL I termed her son. She says she is an 'educated social worker' who understands the developmental stages of childhood ... but in reality, she spent so MANY afternoons sitting on my playroom floor asking how to deal with every aspect of raising her son from feeding, to behavior problems to even asking me when I thought it was warm enough to put him into summer pajamas. She was totally lost and overwhelmed as a first time Mom, and clearly had a lot of her own issues. I really extended myself trying to be helpful and supportive - and in the end, she just acted out from a very wounded place. She is still such a little girl herself.

I really hope that something happens to wake her up soon - for her son's sake. He is a very smart, handsome, charming little man who has no idea how to control his own behavior because no one is guiding him on what is and is not appropriate. Mom is afraid to tell him no, Dad is completely hands off and laid back. It's not the best combo for a child with a very strong will - but I still hope for the best for him.

Thanks to all of you for all your encouragement and positive comments!!! This community got me through the frustration and fear I felt when I was in the middle of this situation ... you made walking through it a lot easier.

[Oneluckymom]

Omg!!! happyfacehappyfacehappyfacehappyface

IT WAS AWESOME!!!!! JJ was onto exactly what those parents were doing to you. Seriously when that mom said I'm a professional social worker, I thought to myself no wonder Kimberly has been through hell.....that mom pulled some serious strings through the county to get those violations, etc.

You were awesome and looked as cool as a cucumberhappyfacehappyface

[MissAnn]

I want to watch it again but I don't have DVR! I'm glad I got to see it though and Kimberli thanks for making home childcare programs look professional which is kind of a rarity in the media!

[mom2many]

I just want to say you "rock"! I sat there watching the episode and was so glad to see mom being put in her place and you finally receiving validation. This whole thing was so incredibly ridiculousness and I know it was super stressful and horrible when licensing previously sided with her. This is where I find CA regs and some of the licensing analysts failing big time! Obviously JJ didn't think you had done anything wrong...This speaks volumes!

Being in this profession for as long as I have, I have seen so many HUGE and HORRIBLE fails in regards to the state being professional and having incompetent people "attempting" to dictate how we should do our job. You need to stand proud and realize this mom was crazy and I'm sorry you had to deal with all of her negativity, but you truly did nothing wrong and I was super happy to see JJ side with you! happyfacehappyfacehappyface

[Michelle]

Just watched it and I have to say Kimberli that you really are a true professional!
I loved how you were able to explain later that she put him on a time out in your house and you finally got to speak although JJ did a great job educating the "educated" social worker.
happyfacehappyfacehappyface

Good Job!

[Kaddidle Care]

My friend, my oldest son and I thoroughly enjoyed that show today. Oh my! You won without saying a word but clarifying the "over a tile floor" showed you were concerned for his safety.

I have to admit that when they said his name we all burst out laughing.

Hopefully when the Mom watches this she will realize what JJ was telling her and maybe it will sink through the 2nd time.

If you watch it again take note of JJ's neck. About half way through her rising blood pressure is giving her a lovely color!

The only thing that was missing was JJ's ruling that they pay for your day out of work. That would have been nice.

Congrats Kimberli!

[Lyss]

I was sooo excited to watch this! I finally got time tonight!! Yay!! Kimberli I'm so happy for you! happyfacehappyface JJ was totally wise to the game those parents were trying to play!

I have to admit that when they said his name we all burst out laughing. Congrats Kimberli!

I must have missed it if they said his name at the beginning because when i heard it the first time it was from JJ and I thought that she was making a snide comment about the devil child ! But then later I saw the name on the captions and couldn't believe it!!!

I'm glad I got to see it though and Kimberli thanks for making home childcare programs look professional which is kind of a rarity in the media!

I agree with all these comments!

Congrats on the victory!

[MissAnn]

Wonder if new childcare provider watched it. Wonder what she thought? Wonder if she's thinking of terming? Guess she heard a whole new version of the story on Judge Judy!

[nanglgrl]

I found a link to old episodes. It doesn't show this episode yet but the last one they have on there aired 5 weeks ago. Maybe in 5 weeks it will show up? Does anyone else know where to watch it? I missed the first few minutes.

http://www.tv.com/shows/judge-judy/

[daycarediva]

I would love to watch it but don't have DVR either.