memory lane when i was a kid (174)
Really feel for you guys who have been separated from your kids through no fault of your own. And I'm angry at the law that allows it to happen. When will people wake up and realize no matter what goes on between a man and a woman, kids need contact with both parents to be happy and feel completely loved. Don't punish your kids for your own mistakes , I say 
its easy lawyers do it for money, judges are also lawyers, neither give a rats about the children, family or anything, they just making a buck way lawyers working in family court make a buck, they run it for as long as there are assets to fleece, its as easy as that
epirb: That's my granddaughter and her mum on the Cook Strait ferry last week going south to see the other side of the family . Six months and two weeks old . Not a lot of difference between young mothers now or 30 years back .
OOMG Eprib... you must be so proud... gorgeous photo and beautiful girls...
True Obs, seems it's very hard to get it right. Is the mother lying, to punish the father for what she sees as being treated badly or is it a legitimate concern. Then, of course there's the situation where the mom or the dad just disappears and starts a completely new life and appears to forget the kids and the past. Is this because it's less painful or are they just selfish. Whatever the circumstances the kids are the losers 
Merriweather: OOMG Eprib... you must be so proud... gorgeous photo and beautiful girls...
u bet I am .Where was the pic taken Epirb?
Memories from my past are like fairytale's. There was a time in the past when friends truly stopped to shake hands and say how do you do and really mean it. There was a time when every neighbour was a parent offering guidance and discipline when necessary. When you could leave your front doors opened to anyone and everyone who needed a kind ear or just a cup of coffee. 
LiLee: Where was the pic taken Epirb?
Cook Strait , on the ferry between our North and South Islands . Looks like abit of the south Island in the background .Owe things still exist AA. Just got to look a bit harder as we get older is all. 
LiLee: Owe Those
I did wonder what you were trying to say...
Epirb, you clearly had trust issues... but you clearly have lovely girls..
I always found fellas who did not have children, then I finally met a guy who did have children... and I was not prepared to listen, nor take an interest..
not because I don't like children, but because I brought up mine to work, learn and study, and when those core values were not present... I just looked away.
Oh well, I am not hiding who I am...
I am tough as old boots when it comes to principles, values and getting ahead.. especially for boys... because they must know how to navigate life and put others into their boats too..
Merriweather: I did wonder what you were trying to say...
Epirb, you clearly had trust issues... but you clearly have lovely girls..
I always found fellas who did not have children, then I finally met a guy who did have children... and I was not prepared to listen, nor take an interest..
not because I don't like children, but because I brought up mine to work, learn and study, and when those core values were not present... I just looked away.
Oh well, I am not hiding who I am...
I am tough as old boots when it comes to principles, values and getting ahead.. especially for boys... because they must know how to navigate life and put others into their boats too..
Epirb, you clearly had trust issues... but you clearly have lovely girls..
I always found fellas who did not have children, then I finally met a guy who did have children... and I was not prepared to listen, nor take an interest..
not because I don't like children, but because I brought up mine to work, learn and study, and when those core values were not present... I just looked away.
Oh well, I am not hiding who I am...
I am tough as old boots when it comes to principles, values and getting ahead.. especially for boys... because they must know how to navigate life and put others into their boats too..
This is so true Merri.......I always thought the best thing you could do for your kids is teach them how to take care of themselves. I see some parents these days give to much to their kids and are too quick to jump to their defense when they face adversity. Raise your children to be resilient and self reliant and they will be successful in the world of adults.
LiLee: This is so true Merri.......I always thought the best thing you could do for your kids is teach them how to take care of themselves. I see some parents these days give to much to their kids and are too quick to jump to their defense when they face adversity. Raise your children to be resilient and self reliant and they will be successful in the world of adults.
Ah, you have it Lilee..
Children these days, and I have no idea why... tend to lean on their parents ... right up til mid late 30's.
Well, I did not allow that to happen...
I tagged with mine til they were 19 ... went to all the sports, etc.. but after that.. I let go... and when I say.. I let go.. I did support both, as they were at uni... but they were there to study, and work part time to support themselves as well..
I let the leaning thing go.. and I made sure they left the house and learnt to stand on their own two feet..
I was not going to be plagued by traps I so often see... of kids not wanting to be brave enough to get a move along..
But I still help out with babysitting... ( psst.. its a pleasure tho..)
More Threads
This is a thread that might become a poll..about charging everyone for membership but read!!!
Say Anything Again
One more reason to vote Democrat....Arizona Supreme Court
So, . . .
Eid Mubarak
Thoughts on Daylight Savings
Cat Calling
Should CS charge EVERYone a fee to keep fake profiles and scammers out?
Iran- Israel war
Manifesting
More Threads
Report threads that break rules, are offensive, or contain fighting. Staff may not be aware of the forum abuse, and cannot do anything about it unless you tell us about it. click to report forum abuse »
If one of the comments is offensive, please report the comment instead (there is a link in each comment to report it).
If one of the comments is offensive, please report the comment instead (there is a link in each comment to report it).
Related Forums
- This is a thread that might become a poll..about charging everyone for membership but read!!!
- Say Anything Again
- One more reason to vote Democrat....Arizona Supreme Court
- So, . . .
- Eid Mubarak
- Thoughts on Daylight Savings
- Cat Calling
- Should CS charge EVERYone a fee to keep fake profiles and scammers out?
- Iran- Israel war
- Manifesting
What a beautiful photo with the ocean in the background how pretty and the girls are very pretty