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CiCi
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Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.

03/04/08 10:11 AM

I'm on the fence - partly because what you write resonates so much with me and my daughter. I want her (have always wanted her) to have a good relationship with her dad....who moved out of state about a year ago. He's only seen her once and broken her heart recently by cancelling a trip here to see her.

While I don't want to force my daughter either, I believe that kids just aren't equipped (even at age 15) to be able to make sound decisions for themselves. They definitely can have opinions which deserve to be listened to and taken into consideration, but they just don't always know what might be best for their futures.

I know what you mean about giving your daughter time. How does she feel about going to see her mom? Does she talk to you about that? I don't however, believe that the courts would FORCE the girl to go see her mom - especially at age 15. I could be wrong, but I thought that at a certain age, a child's say gets a little more weight with the judge.

Is your STBX dangerous - with regards to when she's drinking and taking rx's? I would want to make as certain as possible that your daughter is going to be well cared for while visiting her mom before I let her out the door.

You sound like a great dad who genuinely cares about your daughter and what is in her best interest. Remember, it's only a visit - you'll get her back and will mop up any of the pieces that need moping. She knows that you are a constant in her life and that you are here for her. She'll see whatever she sees in her mom and come home to her safe haven.

Your story about her ear is heartwarming! She sounds like a lovely young lady!

Hugs,
CiCi

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Subject	Posted by	Posted on
"Forcing" daughter to see mother.	2Gr8Kdz84	03/02/08 04:41 PM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	PhoenixRising	03/03/08 11:48 AM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	beetlebug	03/03/08 12:17 PM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	2Gr8Kdz84	03/03/08 08:11 PM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	PhoenixRising	03/03/08 10:09 PM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	CiCi	03/04/08 10:11 AM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	2Gr8Kdz84	03/04/08 04:17 PM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	GrammaLatte	03/03/08 09:58 AM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	yregna	03/05/08 12:48 PM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	092895	04/03/08 01:50 PM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	Lotsoflight	04/29/08 12:13 PM
Re: "Forcing" daughter to see mother.	092895	04/03/08 01:48 PM

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