What to do when your Ex doesn’t want to see the Children after a Divorce

In most divorces where people have children, they fight to be able to see them as much as possible. It can be hard to share them but that is what has to be done in order for everyone to win. A plan is made and approved as far as parenting time and the children are encouraged so that they can adjust to it. Yet not everyone wants to have a role in the lives of their children after a divorce.

As difficult as this may be to understand it is the truth. There are many reasons why a person doesnt want to have anything to do with their children after a divorce. They may feel that it is their family holding them back so they want to start all over on their own. Others have too many personal issues to take care of anyone but themselves right then. That has to be respected even though it can be difficult.

In other instances, the parent who leaves doesnt feel like it will be in the best interest of the children to be with them. They want what is best for them and they feel that is with the other parent. Some people have the misconception that it is only men who walk away from their children. Yet many women choose to do it as well.

Sadly, another scenario is that the parent is going to be with someone else. Their new partner may not be ready for a family or want children around at all. It is scary to think a person would choose a lover over their flesh and blood but it does happen. All of these scenarios do ensure the children are with someone who does want them though and that is the positive side of the issue.

Children can be severely affected by this type of scenario. They can definitely blame themselves for their parent removing themselves from their lives. Sometimes they will blame the parent they are with too for running them off. This is a discussion you need to have with your children. You can decide how honest you want to be with them about it.

While you dont want to be making excuses for the parent, you dont want to damage your childs self esteem either. It is better to say that they are consumed right now with getting their own life on track than to say they dont want to be with you because their new girlfriend doesnt like children.

It can be difficult when your ex doesnt want to see the children after a divorce. You can choose to find out why if you desire. Some people are happy with the arrangement and so they dont pursue it. They may still be paying child support even though they dont take an active role in the life of the children.

Keep in mind how you handle the situation is gong to affect your children. Make sure they understand that it isnt their fault their parent doesnt want to see them at this time. While it isnt fair that this responsibility falls on your shoulders you need to take care of it for the sake of your children. They can choose to attempt to work out a relationship with their absent parent when they are an adult if they want to pursue it.

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