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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ex-DH married a woman he had an affair with during our marriage.  My kids do not like their stepmother, they call her "fake" and "pretentious."  As a result, they've been told on and off to "either show her respect or not come in."  So they chose not to interact with her and text their father whenever they want.

My Oldest DD has been very adamant she wants nothing to do with her stepmother.   Ex-DH does try to "make her respect the new woman", but it's gotten bad.  We had many conversations about this, she's at an age where she can make her own decisions.

Long story short:  [b]DD made it clear she does not want the stepmother at her upcoming HS graduation.  Ex-DH is upset and says he will show up with her anyways.  DD said that she will ask security to escort her if she shows up.  I know, I have a very strong-willed child.  But it's her graduation and she is within her rights to invite or dis-invite whoever she wants.[/b]

WWYD?  [/quote]

Your daughter is an adult and needs to understand the consequences for making adult decisions. I'm sure the school has dealt with this before. Have her speak to the guidance counselor to find out exactly what her rights are and what the consequences will be if she actually tries to have them removed. There is a chance she could get in trouble herself if she "creates a disturbance". Also this could end her relationship with her father. Maybe she doesn't care, but my guess she is hasn't really thought this through other than some fantasy of security immediately escorting her humiliated step mother and contrite father away. Might not play out like that.

I mean, her dad sounds like an ass, but this is one of many grown up decisions she needs to start making, carefully.[/quote]

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