I have a 6 & 8 year old. I have been divorced about 3 years and my kids live with me. In keeping with tradition, I still allow my boys to go away each summer with my ex's parents. His parents go for 2 weeks, I let the kids stay for 1 week....there is no way for the kids to contact me during that week. Each year there is an argument over why they can't stay 2 weeks. They are good to my children, but let the kids do whatever they want. When my kids come back after only a day with them, they are demanding,rude, & cranky from being spoiled.....so you can imagine after a whole week. My in-laws, mind you, sometimes talk to me, sometimes ignore me, so things aren't exactly warm & friendly anymore.....but I dont' want to punish my children for that, so I let them go. Don't you think that no matter WHAT the circumstances, a week is more than enough for kids that age to be away from parents? They tell the kids, "we want you to stay, but mommy says no." I want to say no vacation at all!
2006-07-05
11:26:37
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paintgirl
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Marriage & Divorce