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problem with a child not wanting to visit her father?

basically the child is 6 and doesn't want to visit her father due to a "wicked" stepmother issue (she doesn't like her fathers new partner). the father will not believe the mother that the child is against visiting and will not believe the child either saying the mother has put her up to it. what do you suggest is the best way forward and are there any agency's out there that would help?

any links appreciated

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  • IWTK
    Lv 4
    9 years ago
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    If you're sure it's the stepmother than you need to talk to your child as the parent and let her understand the situation. Also talk to the dad how you and him are going to handle your 6 year old and this situation. You guys don't stop being parents of a 6 year old because someone else came into the family. Anything else is brewing trouble. How this is handled usually is crazy and all about jealousy. Don't send your 6 year old through anything that you and your husband can't handle. That's between you and him. She needs both of her parents love. Be good to you.

  • 9 years ago

    You need to speak to your child and ask them in detail why they dont like the fathers new partner. There must be some agency you can go though to establish where you stand maybe a social worker could help so you can find out what can be done as your childs safety comes first and is obviously unhappy about visiting the father. Goodluck.x.

  • 9 years ago

    i would think it would be difficult for a child to understand that mom and dad aernt together anymore. and the whole your not my real mom thing will be a problem for at least another 10 years. maybe a dad daughter day. it might be best for father and child to do something together and alone instead of trying to force her into something she doesnt want to do.

    divorce is a *****. have you ever heard someone say lets stay together for the kids? this is why. there is no easy fix to the problem but i wish the best of luck

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