The first edition of this column appeared in 2021.
To Annie, please: Recently, my son’s father expressed his desire to do everything in his power for our nearly 4-year-old son. But I haven’t received much assistance since the birth of our baby. He only went to work in the morning and played video games when he got home.When our son would approach his father to spend time with him, he would be told no and pushed away because his father was playing a game. I’m okay with my son being a mama’s boy because of that.We have a little girl expecting on December 26 and I’m currently with someone else that recognizes my value. We’re engaged, too.I’m not sure how I feel about my son’s father saying he will stop at nothing to be involved in our son’s life. You don’t get to decide when you want to have children. Any suggestions? — An anxious mother from New York
To My Overwhelmed Mother: Yes, his paternal instinct is taking over four years later than it should, but it’s better late than never for your son.He has already lost out on memories that he will never regain. However, don’t let your bitterness toward him to keep your son from ever meeting his father. A flawed parent is preferable to one who is not there.
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