Your empathy for this child is very touching. I remember you had a long road to motherhood and it sounds like you are appreciating your 'gift' very much. You have a very lucky child. Unfortunately, this type of treatment you described is the norm for many, many children in their daily lives. I have seen many scenes like the one you describe. I think the only thing you can do in a situation like that is make yourself known as a witness- let them see you seeing this, and perhaps their shame will work on them. I really don't know the answer here. I don't think the police would do anything in a case like this.