Anyone else’s kids not hear anything from their father today?

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Did anyone else’s kids not heard from their so called father today at all? Like nothing? Not that I should be surprised as no contact but makes me sad for the kids

I thought this was going to be us but texts came through at 1/4 past 7 this evening - Happy Christmas. Hope you've had a good day. Identical texts to both. They were not impressed. Thought he could have at least written unique/personalised messages to them both.
I'm sorry for your kids. I hope you've all had a lovely day.

My Son (16) didn't hear from his Dad either. He hasn't seen him for two yrs now. Has always been very in and out since we split 14 years ago.
Ex had started to try and initiate contact a few times in the past year but my Son is just not interested, and the attempts have been very half hearted. I think if his Dad had been more persistent and acknowledged his absence it would go someway to restoring some kind of relationship. My Son is in his GCSEs and his (masking) indifference is transferring across to his exams. It's sad to watch.

Was just coming on here to start a very similar thread when I saw yours OP.

These men are deplorable aren't they. This is the 2nd year in a row - kids (18 with SEN), 16 and 14 haven't seen their dad for 15 months now. He has chosen to withdraw from their lives - I haven't refused him access. Have the feeling that he's probably telling people that though - the oldest scam in the book.

As you say @bettycat81 it has a terrible impact on children even older ones.

I'd like to see these wretched men made to answer for their neglect and indifference but society's attitude seem to be 'as long as he pays'. Well, money isn't enough. To voluntarily withdraw your interest, your support, your care and engagement with your own children is criminal, imo.

Anyway, rant over.

No, and got no reply to a family Christmas message

Nothing. Same for DD’s 16th birthday a few weeks back. It was the girlfriend that made all the effort and they’ve split up. She probably paid for the presents too. Maintenance stopped around this time last year when they first split up and the effort contact fizzled around March. Now vanished

Pisses me off when 'commentators' put the boot into single mothers and witter on about how boys, particularly, struggle without decent male role models. Well, I agree with this. But nine times out of ten we can't get the father to take an interest after separation.

Thanks all, im sorry to hear there are so many other sh*t men out there, honestly dont know how they live with themselves.