General Chat

ginny,pmsl you have such a way with words,lolxxxxjoy

so long as theres no danger to the child. Don't forget the extra family members, ie grandparents, aunts etc. Often when the parents fall out the child loses contact with the rest of family. Claire

Depends on the father's relationship with the child . 'Any p***k can be a father, it takes a dad to be a dad' !

unless the parent is likely to harm the child then absolutely!! A child isn't a bargaining tool!!

Most definately, unless he was an abusive father. Lin

I always think that children should see the missing parent. I was raised by my father and was never able to see my mother and quite frankly it does affect the child. I don;t care what your differences are as long as the parent poses no threat to the child they should always have contact as far as I am concerned.

If he supports his children and they are not going to come to any harm while with him yes xx

i put this thread on as really it follows my other thread and got me thinking....i think a father should see his child wether he pays maintenence or not.xjoy

Child and money...seperate issue....no woman has right to stop a man seeing his kids unless he is dangerous......problems with money should be dealt with apart from that.....you can't price a kid! Kids have rights too...never mind the adults...noone has the right to choose for them, as long as they are in no danger.

Do you mean -the CSA? My daughter has not had a penny in 10 years from her son`s father. He told them another child was born but hasn`t sent in birth cert -over a month later, Ros

Very contensious issue I think......been in this situation myslef with sons ex. He happily pays maintenence but if he couldn't afford to I'd still let him see our son, he's still his dad after all money or no money. HAve to deal with this as a CAB advisor too, I feel every dad has a right to see their child unless there is concern the child may be in danger if they do.

Yes I dont see why the child has to suffer Stopping a child from seeing its parent because of a money issue is blackmail and cruel and unfair to the child. Ps I agree absent parents of either sex should support their children..if they are able to Elaine x

Good question. Personally I think he should be allowed to see his children, for their sakes. Unless he is likely to hurt them.

or if he does,nt should he not be allowed to see his child,xxxjoy