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[quote=Anonymous]I want to throw a little bit of a wrench in this discussion and it is this...

Sometimes kids can, and do, play parents against each other. Not saying this is the case here at all just that it is in the realm of possibility.

For example, let's say DD says she wants her ears pierced. Mom says wait until you are XX age.

Next time DD visits dad she says she really wants her ears pierced but mom doesn't have time to take her, or mom is too squeamish, etc. Of course dad (and girlfriend of the month) see this as an opportunity to make DD happy and take her to get her ears pierced.

Or maybe DD says she wants a certain prom dress but mom says it's too risque/expensive etc. and won't buy it. DD then visits dad, sadly tells him mom is no help in shopping for a dress and all they do is argue and fight about it and she's just going to borrow a dress from a friend.

Once again, dad (and GF) decide to be the heroes and take DD out for the expensive, risque dress she always wanted.

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