Father's Attitude: Myself
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Absent Father
Asked by K.L. from Minneapolis
on July 26, 2011
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My son's father has never met my son. He has no interest at all. In fact when I found out I was pregnant, he wanted me to have an abortion, but I couldn't do it. My so...
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- While usually with the best of intentions, i.e., to protect him from being hurt, lying will almost always back fire. If he ever discovers the truth, it will only hurt...
- My kids have an absent grandfather (my dad). They ask about him every now and then and I tell them that he isn't a nice person, some people aren't nice like your dadd...
- Don't lie, your son will figure out the truth eventually and your lie will hurt him deeply. People lie to protect themselves not the person they are lying to. The ...
What Are the Father's Rights?
Asked by B.G. from San Francisco
on March 2, 2008
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I am 30 weeks pregnant and single. Father & I dated briefly. I haven't seen or spoken to him in 4 months, except via email. He wants a paternity test when the baby com...
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- I too am a single mother with little support from my co-parent or his family. Unfortunately, he has the same rights you have unless you file for sole custody. As far...
- Ms B., It can be very stressful as a first time mother, and extra stressful to do it alone. I am going through a divorce now and I urge you to check into child suppo...
- Hi B., Congratulations on your upcoming baby. I'm 30 weeks pregnant, too! And I am a child custody mediator, so here is the scoop: The father has the right to a ...
Career or Baby
Asked by T.K. from Columbus
on January 31, 2011
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I'm 25 years old and getting ready to finish college. My husband is several years older than me and we've been together for 4 years. I know that I'm young, but I've ha...
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- If you get a satisfying answer to this question, please write the NY times so the debate can be settled once and for all! Sorry to be a little snarky, but there is ...
- The choice is yours or life will play itself out just as it was meant to be. I was 28 and a college graduate when I found myself pregnant with my son. I just got ma...
- The best advice I got about having kids is don't wait until you have enough money, because you'll never have enough ~ meaning, you'll always have bills (loans, house p...
1St Pregnancy and My Baby's Father Has Left Me, I'm Only 7 Weeks
Asked by R.J. from Memphis
on January 30, 2010
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I'm 22 and this is my first child. I work full time and I'm a full time student. he is 26 unemployed and isn't interested in being with someone who is. I would love fo...
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- Praying for strength is your first most important thing you need to do. Keep your schedule you have now. Keep working, going to class and studying and learn how to t...
- I was 19, going to college full time and working 2 part-time jobs when I found out I was pregnant. My boyfriend told me that if I chose to have the baby then I was do...
- R., I am so sorry that you are going through this. You definately do not need added stress. Your baby is so special and I know you will come to be so happy about him...
-Absent Father--son's Father in and Out of His Life!!
Asked by B.D. from Lexington
on December 22, 2011
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Just to give a brief back story..my sons father left when i was 2 months pregnant.. He denied him throught the entire pregnancy..he never signed the birth certificate ...
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- You child's is crying out for his father's attention. The boy feels abandoned by his father and for good reason.....his father has not done right by him. It soun...
- Heartbreaking. My father was an alcoholic who was prone to breaking promises. Many a "visit" went unfulfilled. I'm sure it crushed my mother to see that. But I c...
- been there, my daughters father was like this im kind of wondering if we dated the same guy lol hes seen my 8 year old maybe 10 times and thats being generous... like ...
Unplanned Pregnancy -- How to Tell the Father
Asked by D.S. from New Orleans
on August 10, 2009
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I got involved with a guy who had just joined the Marines and was leaving for boot camp in a month. We talked and hung out all the time and I fell in love with him. We...
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- Maybe the way you were talking from your last conversation with him, gave him the impression that you were not interested. Your fear of his up and comming leave could ...
- I would call and tell him now.The sooner the better.This is something that has to be dealt with and is not going to go away.The sooner the better.best of luck to you.
- Hi Damielle. This is tough. I would suggest waiting until boot camp is over to tell him, you'd probably get a better response without the stress. I think that's its im...
Father in Law Dilemma
Asked by S.W. from Phoenix
on December 18, 2008
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My father in law is 55 and has serious financial woes. It's not a matter of getting into credit debt or not making enough money (he had a great paying job, until he w...
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- I wish i could wave a magic wand for you S., but at the end of the day your father in law is a grown man. Yes he may moan about his situation but the fact that he has ...
- I've got to tell you - someone like that generally won't change until he wants to. I know because my dear husband has been the same way for most of our marriage, and a...
- Not a fun situation. But in my own experiences, if this man is not willing to listen to friends and family, then he probably not going to listen to you once again whe...
Pregnant.... Lack of Involvement by Father
Asked by O.K. from Redding
on August 7, 2008
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Hello I am about 20wks and have been going through this alone.
the father knows... but he is not actively expressing 'involvement', for ex: I have gone to all t...
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- The one thing that took me a long time to realize, I hope you get quickly, for your sanity, is that you are now on your own. even if you are not it is just better to ...
- If you think that you will receive any help at all from your family, you should move back closer to them. You will need the support when s/he is young, and s/he will ...
- Congratulations on your pregnancy. Having a baby grow inside you is truly a miracle and gift from God. I have a 4.5 month old baby girl who I love dearly. I truly ...
Telling My Father I Am Pregnant
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on February 12, 2008
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Hello I need some help from anyone else who has had to deal with a similar issue. First some background info, I am 23 years old and my parents have been divorced since...
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- Being religious is a Great thing! But being judgemental is not and unfortunately some Christians are. All you can do is be positive and happy. If he sees how happy you...
- K., First Congratulations on the blessing that the Lord gave you...your precious baby! As a Christian, a 50 year old Mom of kids from middle school to mid twenties......
- First of all, I would like to ask you to ignore the "advice" from Bubba and C. That is not helpful, and is hurtful. My boyfriend (now husband) and I found out I was ...
Finding My Biological father...too Late
Asked by M.A. from Washington DC
on January 31, 2011
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Well, here I am again as if I needed more drama in my life. When I was two my mother and father divorced and according to my mom my father said that he never wanted t...
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- Your story is heart-wrenching-but don't hold it against your mother. It's done-she can't change it. Just know that your dad is watching over you and your little childr...
- Is it at all possible to reach out to his side of the family? Maybe getting to know them and possibly know him through them will help provide some closure and possibl...
- I wouldn't confront your mom at all - and I wouldn't blame your mom. You are grieving right now and probably feel like lashing out but this is not your mom's fault by ...
