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[quote=Anonymous]I send an email.  "Since Jane is now 8 years old and an excellent swimmer, I will agree to allow her to go to the beach with you this summer.  As  you know, Markie is only three and still does not know how to swim.  I am not comfortable with him at the beach with the large waves, serious undertow, and - as you know, since people drown there every year - dangerous riptides.  Also, from many years of vacationing there with you, I know how you enjoy playing horseshoes and drinking beer, and allowing the kids to play on their own at the edge of the surf.  I don't feel comfortable that Markie would have the level of supervision he needs to stay safe. Therefore can we agree to send Janie with you this year, and we'll see how Marki's swimming is doing next summer.

Yes I know it's a bit much.  But it's courteous and documents all my concerns.  I'm talking above about a potentially life-threatening situation, plus alcohol.  I have to be strong for my kids and put it all out there, even if my ex gets mad at me or tells people I'ma paranoid, overprotective nut.  Every time I think about NOT documenting or NOT advocating for my kids, I think about the alternative:  Me at the hospital, getting bad news, because my ex is an irresponsible ASS.

OP if you give me a specific situation I will write down for you how I would address it.  So far I've been sucessful in protecting my kids, esp. the younger one about whom I worry the most.  [/quote]

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