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Ex husband problems

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BeBlueSwan · 03/03/2024 14:34

Hello. Myself and my ex husband have an 11 y/o child. My child has been offered a high school place which I am happy with. Child dad not happy. Only wants him to go to the school he visited. He never viewed the school we were offered despite the last 2 yrs I told him when the open evenings were. He's demanding I "get him in that school" over texts . He's only doing this as he wants his own way. He knew the school we were offered were on the list of schools that were applied for. Thr school offered us a good school and i thought it was more suited to pur child. I've got to see him in 2 hours as I need to pick my child up. I've been an anxious mess ever since this started and I keep shaking. I dnt really know what I'm expecting posting on here I guess just some advice or support. I just don't know what to do anymore.

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fruity81 · 03/03/2024 18:56

would he able to walk to to the one closer? cycle? or get a short bus ride

BeBlueSwan · 03/03/2024 20:11

fruity81 · 03/03/2024 18:56

would he able to walk to to the one closer? cycle? or get a short bus ride

The one closer he could walk to and from but that isn't a good enough reason on its own to like/chose a school IMO.

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fruity81 · 04/03/2024 06:16

BeBlueSwan · 03/03/2024 20:11

The one closer he could walk to and from but that isn't a good enough reason on its own to like/chose a school IMO.

and how far away is the one you’ve selected for him. If you’re brutally honest i traffic etc.

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fruity81 · 04/03/2024 06:17

the reality is op.., no state secondary school remotely has a strong focus in sport. the curriculum simply doesn’t even closely allow it

Woodentu · 04/03/2024 06:40

Looking back at the nightmare that was secondary school application time, I doubt there is much chance of getting a second choice.

BeBlueSwan · 04/03/2024 07:04

fruity81 · 04/03/2024 06:16

and how far away is the one you’ve selected for him. If you’re brutally honest i traffic etc.

It's closer than primary School. And yes the curriculum is what otnis but even the school said they have a strong focus om sports. Maybe they mean as extra. Regardless of that and for other reasons i didn't think the school was a good fit for him. I know people that have had/have children at both

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clpsmum · 04/03/2024 07:16

Woodentu · 03/03/2024 14:36

Suggest he sorts it all out himself and lets you know when he has the offer of a place. Meanwhile hang onto the place you have.

This. Don't let him bully and dictate to you. You are no longer together

fruity81 · 04/03/2024 07:24

BeBlueSwan · 04/03/2024 07:04

It's closer than primary School. And yes the curriculum is what otnis but even the school said they have a strong focus om sports. Maybe they mean as extra. Regardless of that and for other reasons i didn't think the school was a good fit for him. I know people that have had/have children at both

yes but how long does it take you if you’re honest

there is a lot to be said for secondary school pupil to be walking distance from school for social reasons

fruity81 · 04/03/2024 07:30

BeBlueSwan · 04/03/2024 07:04

It's closer than primary School. And yes the curriculum is what otnis but even the school said they have a strong focus om sports. Maybe they mean as extra. Regardless of that and for other reasons i didn't think the school was a good fit for him. I know people that have had/have children at both

did you look around the closest school?

BeBlueSwan · 04/03/2024 08:50

fruity81 · 04/03/2024 07:30

did you look around the closest school?

Yes I did

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fruity81 · 04/03/2024 09:37

and how long in rush hour does it take you to get to your number 1?

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