new social workers questioning

[yleinwales]

our new social worker asked us a list of questions, one being how long after we met did we have sex, has anyone else here had this question put to them and how does this have any bearing on our childrens welfare?

[Ignatious]

I am slightly questioning the validity of posting this question here.

Firstly, I would say you are asking the question having already been asked it by Social Services. My first thought is how did you respond? Did you reply,... refrain from answering,... and if you failed to answer the question put to you,.. what was SS's response.

My next and almost immediate train of thought went to completely inappropriate questioning (although as an outsider,.. it lacks context,... the question may have been relevant along the other questions that were being asked.

My advice - next time,.. ask for the questions in writing (so you can evidence).
I am also reminded of human rights

Article 8
Right to respect for private and family life
1Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence.

2There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security, public safety or the economic well-being of the country, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.

I will leave the interpretation of the Article 8 in conjunction with the question asked.

If you feel Social Services have overstepped, there is a complaints procedure you can follow.
For details on how to make a complaint about Social Services, click Here