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Manipulation Of The Ex

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Ex-Spouses Manipulating Children

     There are things you should be aware of when it comes to children involved from past relationships.  I have experienced this first hand, based on things that have happened, and would like to share with you some issues that should be resolved before they become crucial.

Beware Of:

  1. Letting the ex have too much control.
  2. Being careful not to be greedy with the child support.
  3. How consequences can change a family.
  4. Don't let your ex manipulate, or use your children.
  5. Keep open communication with your ex about progress of the children.

Reasons:

     I allowed my ex to drop by when he wanted, take the children at the drop of a hat, and let them talk whenever they wanted, about whatever they wanted.  This gave my ex the understanding he could do what he wanted, and used his control to manipulate the children right into his arms.  Through the use of money, as well as giving them everything they wanted, and with very little physical background, actually ended up having custody of my children.

     This is why it is important to be careful about how much child support you fight to have while your children are growing up.  In the process of what I went through, I discovered you only have to pay as much child support as the other parent did.  I was forever grateful I let his low payments slide for all the years that I did.

     What you need to be aware of is how your ex could manipulate your child's life, and how your child could easily use them as an escape goat.  It's important to be strict with your rules, no matter the threat of moving out.  I was not, and kept giving more chances, and when I finally put my foot down, the daddy was to the rescue.  Rather than letting them focus on what they did wrong, they got to move 1300 miles away by making my life horribly hard to deal with, and by tearing the family apart.  Letting your child know there are no other options than your rules is a good step to help prevent this, but this could also be a situation in which you don't have a lot of control too.

     My ex used the golden moment of my daughter not wanting to be grounded to offer the better haven.  Although my daughter doesn't know what she's in for, and neither does he, he happily skipped off with her today.  You can rest assured, the future will prove to bring the truth to the surface, but if you allow their father the independence to privately put the thought in their heads, then they can ultimately use this thought when they don't want to deal with their own problems they created.

     It is unethical, by standards of law, for the father to ask these questions of living upon the children, but if you don't keep good tabs on what is happening, he can slip right out from underneath you, and will use this to his advantage.  Don't allow the children to explain the bad, make sure you explain the bad so you may control the future stability of your family.  



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As I was told, "The angry child will not stop, trying to destroy everything, and everyone around them, and just when you think they can't interfere any more, they'll try even harder to prove you wrong."

     In other words, you are not a failure if you do have to let go.  There come a point when you can't accept any more interference, and you need some sane peace of mind.
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Published Tuesday, April 07, 2009 5:47 PM by Angel Tears From Heaven

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# re: Manipulation Of The Ex

I have seen this situation happen to my friend.And it was the hardest things she has had to go through.It was tearing her apart inside. Her daughter told her she would make her life and everyone around her a living hell if she didn't allow her to go live with her father.Sometimes it is just best to let them go for your own good.Even though it's the hardest thing you have ever done.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:02 PM by Tessa

# re: Manipulation Of The Ex

Thank you Tessa, for that insightful thought.  You are right, children will do whatever it takes, when the moment is pressured, to get what they want.  Tell your friend that in cases like this, it's important to let them see for themselves that life is not always greener on the other side.

In fact, the road ahead is sure to be complicated for the family that is not expecting anything to go wrong.  This can greatly affect the family atmosphere, especially if other children are already a part of the newer relationship.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 4:06 PM by Angel Tears From Heaven

# re: Manipulation Of The Ex

It's all about establishing boundaries early on and understanding as a parent you are not always going to be liked regardless of where you stand.

With that said, I do hope you made it clear (to both ex and daughter) that for the time being the living arrangements are not reversible. Children learn by example. (Remember the phrase tough love"?)

I know it is hard right now but try to keep an open mind that we don't own our children. They come through us but not necessary for us (and definitely not in the teen years!)

Also, try and keep in mind that as a result of the shift in residence you will like have a much better relatiuonship in the upcoming months. You're the child's mother and nothing erases the DNA link or unconditional love. Someday you will look back and be proud.

Good luck and hang in there. It will get easier with time.  
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 8:55 PM by BattingAlone

# re: Manipulation Of The Ex

That was very well said 'BattingAlone'.  I really liked your reference to now owning your children.  That is a very true statement which is often over-looked.

I also understand that everything happens for a reason.  Something good comes out of every bad, so now I know it's something brighter around the future.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 10:33 PM by Angel Tears From Heaven

# Update to This Situation:

This was a very hard time indeed, but I did learn something.  I should not have given in to my children's needs of living with their father.  lol

If I knew then what I know now:  One daughter was pregnant 3 months after she left and the other one, well, she came back home after 6 months.  She finally told me she knew she made a mistake because rules made her feel loved, and there were no rules when she lived with him.

It is so true....you will not always be liked by your children.  They may try all things possible when it comes to manipulation, but stand fast with your love and be strong....they'll appreciate you for it.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 2:50 PM by Angel Tears From Heaven

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