Reply #34: Hate to go off on a tangent [View All]

[lastliberalintexas]

But that really shouldn't be a consideration in her decision- at all. This is just a pet peeve of mine, since I truly believe so many of our kids these days are f'ed up because mommy and daddy try to be friends instead of parents. If she has real reasons for him not going, then that's all that should matter. She should explain the situation to him, discuss things, and then they move on. He'll hate her for many, many things while growing up anyway- so she better get used to it if she hasn't already. But then he'll grow up and understand things much better.


And before anyone flames- Nope, I'm not saying she should be a tyrant and pull the "Because I'm the parent crap." I am simply saying that his *like or dislike of her* should not play into a decision that she has to make. Financial considerations aside, all that should factor into that decision is what she believes is best for him. Not whether he'll pout for days or throw a tantrum or tell her he hates her.


Ok, thanks for letting me rant. :)