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Posts: 1,534
Join Date: May 2004
Location: London
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17-09-07, 10:13 PM
 @ Incognito and astmartins: The financial side seems to be the only thing fatherhood is about  . So true too about the role models being around as some form of guidance. It took me ages to realize that. It works both ways for the boys and girls. For the girls seeing mothers raise them single handedly it can be easy for them to expect to be single when they get older and raising children!!!
@Lullaby: It's really good to hear that you and your ex were able to sit down and be reasonable about what was best for your children. You both did a big thing admitting what you both contributed to a not so happy relationship. I really wish that happened more often.
@graduate: I'm sure your son will be fine with the amount of parenting only a mother can give but try not to let what the goverment try to decide sway you. Keeo talking and listening to him, educating him at home and reinforcing some good values and make sure he is around the positive examples of family/people that you want him to learn from. I'm not saying it will keep him away from trouble but it should add to a good foundation.
Not sure what to say about the absent father but if at any point he does decide to show an interest in his son, then please at least let your son make the decision about whether or not he wants to build a relationship with him.
“I've learned that a person doesn't need to have all of the answers in order to help you, just merely being able to point you towards the appropriate resources is more than enough."Afriki on Life Coaching
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