I'm in a really awkward situation with 3 parents wanting to go to our daughters awards ceremony but only 2 parents allowed.
A bit of background - I split with my daughter's dad when she was 2, I met her step dad a year later and we married when she was 6. Fast forward to now, daughter is nearly 15 and I have also split with her step dad but he still remains a huge part of her life and we still pretty much share parental responsibility. Her dad has been in her life but has had minimal input into her upbringing. He sees her around 6 times a year for weekends here and there so is pretty much the fun aspect but not much more. He does call her weekly too. He regularly thanks step dad for all he has done and respects that he has raised his daughter for him.
Daughter has been invited to an awards ceremony at school and tonight whilst on the phone to her dad she invited him along. Step dad is already aware and is also excited to go. Looking at the invitation it states that there are only 2 guests allowed with the child.
What do I do? Let step dad down which will cause a huge row between us?
Tell daughter her dad can't come which I know will upset her? She said that he never gets to go to these things and she wants him there.
Give up my seat?? Obvs I want to go but this would be the peace keeping option.
Help.