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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Emotionally stunted people turn to threats, ultimatums and throw tantrums. Emotionally mature parents pick up the phone, call their 17 year old and say "dad really misses you. I know you're super busy and I get that but I would love it if we could spend some time together." [/quote]

Mature parents don’t allow their kids to not follow the schedule and cut a parent out of their life.  How would you feel only seeing your kids once a week or every few weeks for dinner, if that.  This shouldn’t even be an option. [/quote] A PP asked you to provide specific instructions on how one would make their 17 year old follow the schedule. Haven't heard any answer yet.[/quote]

If you have that parenting relationship kids understand and just do it. In this case on has checked out on parenting and refuses any responsibility.  My teens know that there are just some things we do and if not there are consequences in terms of phone, activities, money, etc. [/quote]

The dad has checked out of parenting. He doesn't want to pick the daughter up. Then he doesn't get to complain. [/quote]

She's refusing to go.  Dad isn't refusing to get the child, but if Mom will not enforce it, what can he do? Stop blaming him when mom came on here to find ways around to block contact/parenting time.[/quote]

You can't punish someone into liking you.  Dad's experiencing the consequences of years of parenting decisions.[/quote]

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