Many of us are of the belief that both parents deserve to be equally involved in the child's life.
With regards to custody & access specifically it seems many believe everyone deserves a second chance, no matter what they did to put themselves in the category of "second-class parent".
I've read many times...
"He/she did that then but they are now reaching out to be part of the child's life. Give them the opportunity"
"You are not the gatekeeper. He/she deserves to be involved"
Personally, I believe each case should be based on it's own set of circumstances and not treated with a "blanket" approach.
-Father is convicted of committing "lewd and lascivious acts" on his 6yo biological daughter.
-Sentenced to 18 years in prison.
-Sends birthday cards and weekly letters (to the now-divorced mother) for his daughter (and her younger sister) to read.
-In the letters he professes how much he loves his daughter(s) and wants to explain to them why he did what he did but never once admitted what he did was wrong.
-Mother withholds every item (over 100 pieces) of correspondence he sent, from the children.
-Released from prison after 8 years.
Should this father be given a second chance?
With regards to custody & access specifically it seems many believe everyone deserves a second chance, no matter what they did to put themselves in the category of "second-class parent".
I've read many times...
"He/she did that then but they are now reaching out to be part of the child's life. Give them the opportunity"
"You are not the gatekeeper. He/she deserves to be involved"
Personally, I believe each case should be based on it's own set of circumstances and not treated with a "blanket" approach.
-Father is convicted of committing "lewd and lascivious acts" on his 6yo biological daughter.
-Sentenced to 18 years in prison.
-Sends birthday cards and weekly letters (to the now-divorced mother) for his daughter (and her younger sister) to read.
-In the letters he professes how much he loves his daughter(s) and wants to explain to them why he did what he did but never once admitted what he did was wrong.
-Mother withholds every item (over 100 pieces) of correspondence he sent, from the children.
-Released from prison after 8 years.
Should this father be given a second chance?
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