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Old 04-14-2011, 05:01 PM
 
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I have four children ages 8,6,5, and 4. My children go and visit there father everyother weekend and almost everytime he has them my 2 girls 8, and 5 go to there grandparents house. There grandparents only take the 2 girls and my oldest girl sleeps in same bed as them and my 5 yr old sleeps on the floor.. I have talked to my x many times on this subject and have told him I do not want my children to be over there anymore. What should I do?
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Old 04-16-2011, 10:27 AM
 
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What can you do? This is the kid's time with their father. He makes the decision on where they go when they are in his care.

IMHO, his choice to give up his limited time with the girls on a regular basis is doing a disservice to himself.
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Old 04-16-2011, 11:22 AM
 
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I have four children ages 8,6,5, and 4. My children go and visit there father everyother weekend and almost everytime he has them my 2 girls 8, and 5 go to there grandparents house. There grandparents only take the 2 girls and my oldest girl sleeps in same bed as them and my 5 yr old sleeps on the floor.. I have talked to my x many times on this subject and have told him I do not want my children to be over there anymore. What should I do?
Is there some reason that you do not want them over there any more?
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Old 04-16-2011, 12:19 PM
 
Location: Western Washington
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I think my biggest issue would be that the grandparents have the girls overnight, but don't have an extra bed for them to sleep in. It seems as if even a couch would be a better option for kids that age. Does your 5 year old wet the bed?...Is that why she's sleeping on the floor? My biggest problem would be that, right there. If he's got visitation, it's up to him whether he sends the girls to their house. It is sad though that he doesn't spend time with them, but perhaps his parents want time with the girls...and it gives him guy time with his sons. Four kids are definitely a tough job for anyone, especially someone who doesn't have the kids full-time and most especially..kids that close in age....yikes! 4,5,6 & 8...OMG!
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Old 04-16-2011, 12:38 PM
 
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Do the girls enjoy the time with the grand parents?
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Old 04-16-2011, 02:39 PM
 
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Ugh! I would have issues with this too. What can you do? Attorneys are expensive. Talk to him about it, and tell him it is not appropriate. Tell the Grandparents it is wrong, and tell the counselor at your daughter's school, she may have suggestions for you.
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Old 04-16-2011, 04:46 PM
 
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I have four children ages 8,6,5, and 4. My children go and visit there father everyother weekend and almost everytime he has them my 2 girls 8, and 5 go to there grandparents house. There grandparents only take the 2 girls and my oldest girl sleeps in same bed as them and my 5 yr old sleeps on the floor.. I have talked to my x many times on this subject and have told him I do not want my children to be over there anymore. What should I do?
Talk to your kids and see if they object to spending time with their grandparents or if sleeping on the floor is a very big issue with them.
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Old 04-16-2011, 06:32 PM
 
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Ugh! I would have issues with this too. What can you do? Attorneys are expensive. Talk to him about it, and tell him it is not appropriate. Tell the Grandparents it is wrong, and tell the counselor at your daughter's school, she may have suggestions for you.
What exactly is inappropriate? What exactly is wrong? The OP's writing is very unclear so I must be missing something.
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Old 04-16-2011, 06:42 PM
 
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What exactly is inappropriate? What exactly is wrong? The OP's writing is very unclear so I must be missing something.
I agree. What exactly is inappropriate? Him giving some time to the g-parents? The older one sleeping in the bed with them? The younger one on the floor?
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Old 04-16-2011, 06:49 PM
 
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Is the younger one really on the floor? Or is she on some kind of blow up mattress on the floor.
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