If your ex-spouse lived 60 miles away, would you expect him/her to travel in blizzard-like conditions for visitation? Keep in mind, that the trip also requires for your child to be taken, in extremly bad weather, 60 miles back down to parents home. Errrrrr, I am mad because my son was expected to do so. I told my son that I would rather he did not make the drive and the grandson's mother got upset and got my grandson mad at his dad and me. I am mmmaaaaddd.
2007-02-02 20:10:59 · 6 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
To be honest, I am the one who gets visitation with my two oldest children and I have to do all of the driving. It's about 80 miles each way. I haven't missed a visit in 7 years, nor would I, weather conditions not withstanding. Children depend on and look forward to their visits and it is impossible to make them understand reason if their parent doesn't show up. It is very important to make every effort possible to be there for every visit. To show that you are reliable, come hell or highwater, you will be there for that child!
I live in Ohio and I have driven through some really scarey weather in order to pick up my boys. A parent should do what they have to do.
You may be mad but your Grandsons feelings should matter more at this point. He deserves every effort your son can give him.
2007-02-02 20:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by Brandie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I would not insist, or even expect. Indeed, I would probably beg them to stay inside and have a cup of hot cocoa or something. But then, a lot of people like driving in snowy conditions; makes them feel intrepid. Personally, I think you're going to have to shine this one on.
Next time, be just as firm about the fact that you do not like it, you consider it dangerous, and no, you did not acquiesce last time, you just gave up trying to pound some sense into such a thick head.
2007-02-03 04:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the grandson the grandma is older and should know better than to suggest someone travel in bad weather. However since she didn't, how come she didn't make the drive herself since she thinks it was such a good idea.
2007-02-03 07:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way should they travel.
People don't realize the things that can happen.
As a child I was out with my older Sister when
the blizzard started. We had the HARDEST time getting
home because of all the snow, and the windshield
wipers getting frozen. I'll never forget it.
Scary thought of a child being out in a vehicle
stuck in snow and no heat in the car.
Let them be mad. Summers coming.
2007-02-03 04:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. unless a baby needs formula or someone needs to go to the hospital or you're helping someone who was in a wreck don't drive in extreme conditions... unless, you have the vehicle made for it and the experience.
2007-02-03 04:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by tomiyo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i sure wont! dont u let anyone too!
2007-02-03 04:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by sparrow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋