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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]definitely shouldn't have called the ex to appease a defiant 7 year old. you screwed the pooch there and look like an ass no matter what. Be a parent and deal with the situation. Also, your ex is grown up enough to know about 7 year old outbursts? You sound lame OP[/quote]

This is wrong and ridiculous.

OP, your child SHOULD be able to call you ex whenever he wants to call, so you did the right thing. Yet I completely understand your fear. I get it - I've been there.

Just keep doing the best parenting you can do. I'm sure you've read parenting books and gotten advice from professionals as you've moved through the divorce. Keep reaching out for help and advice if you need it. Stay firm, calm, and consistent. Your child is acting out, testing you, and basically acting like a child. Even if you weren't divorcing, your child would still try to manipulate the situation because you are the disciplinarian in your home.

My friends who are SAHMs have this same situation - the kids lash out at them to their dads since the moms do everything for the kids - including enforcing the rules.

Good luck stay strong. Seven is a tough age. 
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