Long time lurker, first time poster here, so please be kind.
So, we have just celebrated my DS's 13th bday. His father, my X since he was v young, sent him this card (from Moonpig, which he had personalised...this is a screenshot from their website). I am so appalled at just how inappropriate I find this card. It is basically sexualising his son for his 13th birthday. I'm not sure how many of the innuendos my DS 'got', but he was a bit embarrassed by it and said it was a bit weird. His DF has a tendency to ask at every opportunity (since he was 10!!!) whether he has a GF yet (he doesn't and hasn't).
I don't have the best relationship with my X/DS's father and I don't know whether to challenge him on this? Or would this be a red flag to a bull? I think sadly it might stem from the fact that he doesn't really 'parent' him and so is trying to be his 'mate' instead.
FWIW, my DS loves his DF (and that side of his family) very much, but I don't know how to instigate the conversation with DS about how inappropriate this card is without him feeling like I am launching an attack on his dad.
Advice please?
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EnchantedByGin · 09/05/2017 22:47
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