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Dad asking for an extra night added his fortnightly weekend with son, meaning my son would be home just an hour before the school day starts.

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MumForever08 · 14/08/2013 12:57

I'm new to this and not sure if I'm putting this is the right section but here goes.. My son has fortnightly visits with dad (Friday evening until Sunday eve) Son starts primary in Sept and dad is asking for an extra sleep.. Returning son home on the Monday morning before school around 7:30am. I have multiple problems with this.. 1st my son was always terribly grumpy and a nightmare to get to nursery on a Monday after spending the weekend with his dad.. He was on afternoons at Nursery so it was somewhat manageable.. But if son was to return home just an hour/hour and a half before he's due to be in school it will all be far to rushed in my opinion.. No good for my son at all.. And after spending the weekend away is it really fair to expect him to spend just an hour of rushing around at home before he's carted off out the door again.. I imagine he will just spend the entire school day desperate to get back home, spend some time with his mummy and little brother and play with his toys.. And then there is the problem that my son doesn't actually WANT to spend extra time at his dads.. I usually give in to dads demands as confrontations with him have always made me literally tremble :( But I feel strongly about this.. Regardless of the fact it's a bad idea (in my opinion) to begin with son doesn't WANT too. And if I say 'No' it will of course be because I'm trying to keep dad and son apart Angry I always encourage my son to spend time with his dad so this is not the case. Am I being unreasonable.. Is this actually not such a bad idea Hmm ...?

Ps: On top of fortnightly weekend my son also has holiday contact with dad 7 sleeps during the summer, 5 sleeps during Easter.. Extra nights during half terms.. Extra for Christmas. And other occasions.. Family's birthdays etc.

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DontstepontheMomeRaths · 14/08/2013 13:26

I was thinking the same as slender girl tbh: If he wants an extra night, why can't he do a mid week night on the week he doesn't have him?

But Oscarwilde's post is also spot on! If Slendergirl's suggestion is no good to him.

I don't think he's asking too much about an extra day, it's just logistics. I think your son could enjoy that extra time with him as he gets bigger. Does your Ex take good care of his son in contact and do nice things with him?

I'm just trying to see if there's any background to this situation, we're all not aware of.

mrsjay · 14/08/2013 13:27

I think the thursday to sunday night sounds a better idea so when you get him back he is fresh for a new week whatever you both decide dad still needs to do the organising

soontobeslendergirl · 14/08/2013 13:27

If he doesn't normally bring him back until Sunday night and then he would drop him back early in the morning, I can't really see how much extra time he is having with him for an extra night Confused Unless he sits and watches him sleep?

BrokenSunglasses · 14/08/2013 13:34

I wouldn't like this, and it is not in your sons best interests.

Ask if he can have his extra night in Friday instead of Sunday.

Costypop · 14/08/2013 13:45

If your ex can't do the school run then don't allow it. It will be a nightmare, trust me been there and done that!

whois · 14/08/2013 13:46

He gets the extra night, but drops at school or breakfast club. Simples.

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