My 8 year old moved in with her dad

**wimedtypr** · 03-19-2009, 05:30 PM

I cant judge you for your decision but I would only ask that you do what is best for your daughter so that she will be raised in a loving, caring and enriching environment where she has positive examples to learn and live by and so that she grows up to be a young lady with good morals, educationally driven and well balanced.

**cab54** · 03-19-2009, 05:40 PM

Glad to hear she's back!

Geez, it only takes some guys 24 hours to alienate their kids. (this is no reflection on YOU).

Men!! (this doesn't include our wonderful FV guys. Ahem....).

**LastDragonfly** · 03-19-2009, 06:59 PM

Well, that episode should cure her (and him) for a long time to come. Now you don't have to take up slack for him anymore. If he disappoints her then HE disappoints her. You no longer have to feel responsible for him acknowleging her.

good luck.

**butterflygreen** · 03-19-2009, 07:59 PM

I am sorry your dd had to go through that. But in the long run it will help her know not everyone can be what you want or need them to be. I went through this when I was young. I am so happy you are strong enought to let her make these mistakes. You are a great mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**onencgirl** · 03-19-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm so glad she's home.

**Debbie-cat** · 03-19-2009, 08:17 PM

Don't worry. She will return home to you. Kids think the grass is greener on the other side but she will come to realize who has cared and loved her all this time. Hang in there and don't make her feel bad..just be ready with open arms when she returns.

**Rosebush3** · 03-20-2009, 08:29 AM

I am glad she is back, obviously where she belongs. You knew that where she belongs is with you, you were uncomfortable with her living with her father and your gut instict was right.
8 year olds shouldn't get to decide where they live, they don't have all the information they need to make such a decision. That is your job.

**Ceashels** · 03-20-2009, 08:56 AM

I'm glad she is back with you. I think you will continue to win and earn her respect as she continues to grow and mature. She will have a lot to process from this experience and she is very lucky that she has you there for her. I'm sure this is something that she will never forget.