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Right vipers - some perspective please! (But be kind)

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springalong · 16/01/2015 13:34

Ex and I have different views on parenting. It happens and that's how it is. Ex is quite a Disney dad and bought DS an Xbox for Xmas. DS came back after Xmas and subsequent contact times talking non-stop about the Xbox and the games and how my house is rubbish and nothing to do etc. I ignore that - usual transition angst. At mine he has a WII and use of my old DS so has some fun!! I limit time as he can be very tricky to get off these games.

Transition has been very difficult in the last few months - DS takes things to his dads but isn't allowed to bring anything back. So I said why don't you ask your dad if you could being the Xbox back here for the weekend. I don't know anything about an Xbox and opened my mouth probably too quickly - I was thinking about other things.

DS asked his dad. Clearly the answer was No and there were tantrums at mine which I dealt with. Now ex has told DS that a friend of his has an old Xbox he could have at mine.

DS would love it, saves me buying one, but I wasn't planning on buying DS one. I am just irritated that ex couldn't email me and offer, before speaking to DS. I am going to have to accept this aren't I , and with a good grace. . I cant also work why I am so bothered.

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inthename · 16/01/2015 14:29

you're feeling bothered because its something you wouldn't usually do. To be honest, I'd let it go, but make sure your ds understands the rules of your home around computer games, screen time etc. I have same problem with things not being allowed to be brought back from dads, but ds has learnt just to leave it be. His dad provided him with a mobile and then expected ds to call and text all the time, my house rules are that phones are switched off in the evenings otherwise he doesn't have it. No dissing of other parent was required, just 'this is our home together, these are the rules that apply here'

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