Scenario:
Parent B regularly interferes with kids schedule with the Parent A, takes kids from school on the Parent A's time, informs Parent A that they will be taking the kids for XX weekend for an event Parent B wants and has already committed to attending rather than asking, refuses to offer or accommodate any makeup time.
Over the last months, Parent B has now started denying phone access with the kids. The schedule is such that Parent A is stuck not seeing the children for 6-7 days at a time or more on some weeks (depending on Parent B's interference.) Parent A has always called the children regularly to talk on the phone and continues to. Parent A has not been able to communicate with the children via phone for months as there is no answer and messages go unreturned. Parent A had told the children they would call on certain days at certain times so they would know to expect the call and if hey missed it they could call back.
The children have indicated they are aware that Parent A is calling as they see the name come up however they have said Parent B has instructed them not to answer. Most recently the children have indicated they have been told by Parent B that they can talk to Parent A only when they are with Parent A.
Their agreement does address phone access and Parent A regularly facilitates calls to Parent B for the children.
Trying to address the issue with Parent B is futile as they are incredibly hostile and conflict seeking on any and all issues.
Any thoughts on how Parent A can address the situation with the children directly as they are missing the interaction and getting to speak with Parent A on the weeks they are with Parent B. Kids are old enough to make and take their own calls, however have indicated that all requests are denied by parent B and they miss being allowed to talk to Parent A on the phone.
Parent B regularly interferes with kids schedule with the Parent A, takes kids from school on the Parent A's time, informs Parent A that they will be taking the kids for XX weekend for an event Parent B wants and has already committed to attending rather than asking, refuses to offer or accommodate any makeup time.
Over the last months, Parent B has now started denying phone access with the kids. The schedule is such that Parent A is stuck not seeing the children for 6-7 days at a time or more on some weeks (depending on Parent B's interference.) Parent A has always called the children regularly to talk on the phone and continues to. Parent A has not been able to communicate with the children via phone for months as there is no answer and messages go unreturned. Parent A had told the children they would call on certain days at certain times so they would know to expect the call and if hey missed it they could call back.
The children have indicated they are aware that Parent A is calling as they see the name come up however they have said Parent B has instructed them not to answer. Most recently the children have indicated they have been told by Parent B that they can talk to Parent A only when they are with Parent A.
Their agreement does address phone access and Parent A regularly facilitates calls to Parent B for the children.
Trying to address the issue with Parent B is futile as they are incredibly hostile and conflict seeking on any and all issues.
Any thoughts on how Parent A can address the situation with the children directly as they are missing the interaction and getting to speak with Parent A on the weeks they are with Parent B. Kids are old enough to make and take their own calls, however have indicated that all requests are denied by parent B and they miss being allowed to talk to Parent A on the phone.
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