You might know my situation from my other thread.
I am heading for mediation with my ex (again) ... one (of many) issues with my ex is 1-2-1 time.
DD9 had some serious problems at school, and in the course of a meeting with the counsellor it turned out that they do not do any 1-2-1 time at ex's house. It obviously has resulted in a deterioration of the close father/daughter relationship they once had. Unfairly, he blames me for that.
In the meeting with the counsellor he specificially said that there was no 1-2-1 time between BCs and their parents at their house, and did the counsellor really consider this necessary. Counsellor said yes, as the relationship between a BC and his/her parent goes much further back then the relationship between a SC and a SP.
What's your approach at your homes? Do you have any 1-2-1 between bio parent and bio kids. If yes, how much? Also, how do you explain this to the stepkids?
I was thinking of suggesting handover one day earlier, so DD could have one evening with her dad, but would still spend the majority of time with her new extended family and the parents would still get 6 days out for 14 adult time with no kids around (instead of previously 7 out of 14). Also, the SC wouldn't have to be told to "bugger off" when it is father/daughter time and thus get hurt.
Connect with other Mumsnetters here for step-parenting advice.
Step-parenting
1-2-1 time with BC
KaPe · 01/09/2009 15:47
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