iPod touch charging screens wont appear what can I do?

stacy, try to reset your iPod touch first. To reset your iPod touch, push and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time. Keep holding until the Apple logo appears on the screen. If that does not work, clean your dock connector of any debris, and corrosion. Check for bend pins. If that does not work, it might be time to open your iPod and take a closer look at the dock connector and all other connection. Let us know how it is going, good luck.

Clean charging port with toothbrush and 91% alcohol. Then recheck the charger cord. Repeat if necessary. Alcohol is non conductive and a little on the charging port will not damage anything.