Traditional parenting | Dealing with a deadbeat dad
My 13-year-old daughter’s father is irresponsible. In addition to being a lousy co-parent, he frequently cancels visits and is often obviously lying about the reasons. Nonetheless, I’ve told her never to speak badly of him to or even around other people.
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