Well I live in the UK and I don't have cultural aspects to consider. Does it matter if I am older. To me yes it does, I would feel odd about it. But there again I doubt I would be in this position.
As for my parents. Well I am old enough and stupid enough to go with what my heart says. After all I am living my life, they are not living it for me.
I would hope, that they would respect that. Especially at my age.
Well if she isn't going to talk to him and you're not. The baby cannot speak for itself. I would understand if there were not children involved in this. But there are and it seems to me nobody is being mature about this.
You are saying she is naive, but has 2 children. She doesn't have to be in a relationship with him. But the baby should have the option of having that relationship with their father. The baby comes before anyone elses feelings about the situation. They were mature enough to decide they wanted a baby. Now time for all of you to grow up.
Sorry to be harsh. But too many fathers in this world go without seeing their children. For various reasons. He has made one mistake... not several.
RE: Family dysfunction......
Exactly there was nothing to be sad about. They made their own day special.