at what age should do you think it would be ok for dad to not walk them to the door when returning them to mom? they are 13 & 10
2006-09-12 17:50:16 · 19 answers · asked by Mrs.Robinson 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Well that's a personal decision made by the father. It is probably OK at the present time for him not to walk them to the door, but may feel that this is proper so that he can give them a proper hug and say goodbye.
2006-09-12 17:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by kel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a question of whether he should walk his kids to the door. This is a question of him being in close proximity to his ex. This is territorial on your part. Cut the man some slack, and let him spend his last few seconds with his kids. Mom ain't going to be trying to sweep him off his feet and away from you, so just chill, but to answer your question: If the kids get to the age where they feel they don't need daddy to wlak them to the door, that is when he can stop, but he should NEVER, EVER lose sight of them when this happens. This world is a crazy place now.
2006-09-12 18:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by savvyd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not a bad idea for dad to walk their children and return them to their mom's door with that kind of ages. Its only a sign of affection and concern to let his children gets home safely.
2006-09-12 17:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by purplepatch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the children no longer want him to walk them to the door they will let him know... Until then he should continue to walk them to the door....
When a dad has a visit he often wants to get every minute and second out of the visit as he doesn't get to spend a great deal of time with the children...Walking them to the door allows him to eek out that last second of time with them...
2006-09-12 18:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The father is usually glad to be with his kids, so if he takes them home. . But he should not be in a hurry just to drop them off and leave. Spending the little extra time with them at any age makes them want to go back to see him. Like my grandson is 16 his father picks him up on Friday, brings him home on Sunday, but sits out side the house talking when he brings him home. He some times gets out of the truck but don't have to. He should stay there till you get into the house before he leaves. Pem
2006-09-12 18:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by Patricia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is visiting the kids, and being a good dad. I would say he can make the big walking to the door decision on his own.
2006-09-12 17:56:23 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Superman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say never. How would you feel if you were with this divorced dad, say on a date and he pulled up to your house to drop you off and didn't walk you to the door to hug/kiss you and say good night?
Besides, the opportunity he has to say hello to the children's mother, keeps the door open to communication and kindness.
2006-09-13 01:59:04 · answer #7 · answered by lyricsop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should he stop walking the kids to the door? Never should he stop! I think that is very nice of him, his way of showing that he loves them, that he is there for them. Why would you even make a problem about this? Butt out of his relationship with his children!
2006-09-12 17:53:54 · answer #8 · answered by jewels 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why should there be a certain age. they are his daughters, im sure he loves them very much and hates to see them go. what is so wrong with him being polite and walking his children to the door. doesnt it seem more absurd to just drop them off and shuttle them out the car door. i think your real problem lies within the fact that he will see his ex wife in doing so, your issue is not with the age of his daughters, but his ex wife...
2006-09-12 17:55:32 · answer #9 · answered by locowherto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until they are old enough to drive themselves back and forth would be my guess. I find it rather endearing that he wants to spend every last possible second with them and make sure they get there safely. It's a good quality, you should be so lucky he cares that much. If you are bitter still, find something else to complain about it, this is commendable not condemable.
2006-09-12 17:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋