DS's father and I separated a few years ago. DS's father was main carer (as he was studying part time while looking after DS, I worked full time). We decided to split custody 50/50 and DS attended a school local to his dad.
Fast forward a few years, and I live in a completely different area. I also have main custody of DS and ex now works full time, the split is more 70/30 in my favour.
The AIBU is this, DS currently attends a catholic school in a bad area. DS is catholic, though neither his father or myself attend church. DS was sent to the local catholic school as it was the best school in the area. However, as he has resided with myself for the last couple of years I applied to our local authority for schooling. We live in a wonderful area and the schools here are much sought after.
I applied for three catholic schools and two normal schools (which both have outstanding Oftsed reports). The LA have offered us a place in one of the none catholic schools. I want to take it, DS's dad doesn't, because it's not catholic. FWIW, Ex is catholic but doesn't attend church or take up any form of religious practice.
Currently I have to drive 30 minutes away to get DS to a (poor performing) school. When I didn't have transport due to no car, it took me two hours on a bus.
I am intending on DS moving schools next week, Ex is furious and believes he should stay where he is. We are normally quite amicable but he has told me this would end our friendship if I move DS against his wishes, he has also told me he refuses to discuss this with me any further as he has made his decision.
So who is being unreasonable? (probably both of us).
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MonkeysToesAreTickly · 30/09/2011 20:11
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