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[quote=Anonymous]My son's father and I split when he was 14. He stopped being a parent at that time and immediately started a new family. It's been ten years and my adult son is thriving and has a very superficial relationship with his dad. He seems to be at peace with it. He's closer to his father's parents (his grandparents) and spends a lot more time with them than his dad- he's just not a priority to his dad. Support your kid, don't talk badly about his father (but don't make excuses for him either), don't show disappointment or any other emotions when the dad cancels or isn't there. Just continue being the responsible adult he can rely on. The more disappointed you are the more he will be. Don't make a big deal out of it and avoid any snide comments- and certainly don't point out how your son is no longer a consideration to his dad. Take it in stride. Your son will follow your lead.[/quote]
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