My DD is just 3yrs old. Split from her dad when she was 2 months old due to violence in the relationship. We used a contact centre & have been to court 4 times. Things have improved and he has her overnight once a fortnight although we are flexible & I do let him see her more frequently than this.
Today she has told me that he shouted at her & made her cry when she had a wee accidentally the other day. Then later on she was playing with her doll & told me that she had smacked her. When I questioned her about how she knew the word smack she told me that her Dad smacked her because his girlfriend didn't want to hear my DD making a silly dog noise again and again.
She is supposed to stay overnight with her dad tomorrow. I don't know what to do. Can ex's smack children even if I don't want him to? The reason I left was to protect her from his violence (which he lied about and said didn't ever occur in our relationship) - but now after feeling comfortable with his behaviour for a long time now I am panicking and worrying. Her behaviour has changed recently - she has started to hit me which never happened before & has been much more angry and aggressive.
Sorry this is so long I just need some advice. Thanks x
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newbabynewmum · 03/11/2013 23:31
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