I Worry For My Friends Health.

I am worried about a friend's health. What should I do?

If you are in the U.S., you can tell a teacher or you can Google Child Protective Services in her county of residence. Just share your concerns and what you’ve witnessed, and the CPS counselor will follow up by talking to her, privately. Usually, the counselor will come to the child's school, speak to the principal and they’ll pull her out of class for an impromptu interview, to see if there's a need for further assistance. They'll review her grades, talk to her teachers, review any behavioral issues that might be related to her job. If it's decided that there is a valid reason to investigate further, the counselor will contact her parents. This is usually done with discretion, that is, the counselor will inform the parents that their office has received reports of concern relating to her work obligations. They'll never comment on who made the initial report.Your friend's parents are probably violating labor laws by forcing her to work, especially those hours. Typically, a teenager who _wants_ to work has to request a work permit from the school's administration office. The potential employer reads over the labor laws listed on the permit, signs an agreement to adhere to those laws in employment of the minor. Finally, the principal has to sign it, because time spent at work is time spent away from school books, so it's presumed one's grades might suffer if one is working.Good luck to you in helping your friend. She is very fortunate to have you looking out for her.