I'm not sure if this is the proper place to post but here goes...
I have a son who turned three at the end of May. His dad has never given him a birthday or Christmas gift (I know, he has not had too many in his young life). We split up when I was pregnant. His dad also has another son from his first marriage who is now 12 years of age. As far as I know, he has given him gifts on b-days and Christmases. He did when we were together and he did at least mention to me that he had given him gifts in times after we split. He also does not pay child support and at this point, nothing is needed for anything than that as he doesn't attend a daycare or anything like expensive sports. He does speak with our son on the phone about once a week. Dad lives in another province.
Anyway, I guess I'm writing asking if anyone has an idea why a parent would be like that--- not give gifts or pay support.
My son has no idea about no gifts at his age and of course no idea that there has not been any child support. If this continues, what does anyone think would be a good way to answer if my son asks why he didn't get a gift from dad? He's way too young to have any idea about support so I just mean: what could I say to him?
I'm really hurt by this. I know it's been over two months. I just feel so sad for my boy.
His dad does work making decent pay so I know he's not unemployed or unable to work.
Thanks anyone for answering.
I have a son who turned three at the end of May. His dad has never given him a birthday or Christmas gift (I know, he has not had too many in his young life). We split up when I was pregnant. His dad also has another son from his first marriage who is now 12 years of age. As far as I know, he has given him gifts on b-days and Christmases. He did when we were together and he did at least mention to me that he had given him gifts in times after we split. He also does not pay child support and at this point, nothing is needed for anything than that as he doesn't attend a daycare or anything like expensive sports. He does speak with our son on the phone about once a week. Dad lives in another province.
Anyway, I guess I'm writing asking if anyone has an idea why a parent would be like that--- not give gifts or pay support.
My son has no idea about no gifts at his age and of course no idea that there has not been any child support. If this continues, what does anyone think would be a good way to answer if my son asks why he didn't get a gift from dad? He's way too young to have any idea about support so I just mean: what could I say to him?
I'm really hurt by this. I know it's been over two months. I just feel so sad for my boy.
His dad does work making decent pay so I know he's not unemployed or unable to work.
Thanks anyone for answering.
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