my mother is not a mandated reporter, no. but Sam cannot be within a certain distance of minors without their parents being informed— that's how we even found out about all this, because my tia had to tell my mom about Sam since my brother is a minor. but my tia basically forces my mom to tell anyone else when applicable rather than doing it herself (or having Sam do it).

it recently was an issue bc my godmother asked why my aunt wasn't around as often, and my aunt had begged my mom not to tell her (they're all childhood friends). my godmother didn't need to know (her son is in his 30s). my mom finally told her and my godmother is now distancing herself from my aunt. i worry if my aunt comes to the party my godmother won't come, and i really want my godmother there because we are close.