My 10 year old son today told me he is not going to his Dads for Christmas.
We alternate Christmas so the last time he went for Christmas it was 2016. He usually sees him about once a month. He Skype calls every week and 10 year old always refuses to talk to him. I have two other children who Skype him and are happy to see him.
Obviously I would prefer having my children with me over Christmas, but as it's been arranged they will see their Dad DH and I have been planning some much needed alone time. We fear this is clouding our judgment a bit, hence coming onto MN
Should I allow my son to stay home with us? Or encourage/make him go to his Dads. His Dad will be very hurt, and this could damage their already fragile relationship. It's a slippery slope. Is my son old enough to know his own mind and make his own choices? Or as his parents should we be deciding what is best? Is it actually in his best interests to stay with me (even though I was looking forward to the break) or would be in his best interest to go with his siblings to his Dads?
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Son doesn't want to go to his Dads
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MrsIncognito2017 · 17/12/2017 21:09
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