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Originally posted by inkster
while there might not be any running water nor shiny porcelain toilets for the child to use, you really don't have any grounds to say that his quality of life will diminish. rather, living there will probably expose him to a phenomena little seen by children nowadays: community. not only will he be raised by his parents, but also by the entire village. the value of such an extended family will make it difficult to prove to the courts that you can raise him better. especially since at the turn of the century, people grew up like this and turned out to be perfectly normal people.
(just being objective, not being an asshole. :))
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I understand but my defense is this...put YOUR child there. As well, I should have been clearer as to what 'commune' was. They have 3 other pissy little cabins there and apparently they're occupied by hermits. Now I'm not saying that the lifestyle they have chosen isn't right for some but in my mind that is not an adequate place to raise a child.
As I said in previous posts too... they are negligent in the fact that they don't provide for him. If it wasn't for the money I give on TOP of my support he wouldn't have new clothes for school, new toys to play with, a snowboard to ride (with Dad of course), or be in any sports activities (which, BTW, need to be cancelled because its too far for them to drive him to practice).
Right there that demonstrates how his quality of life has diminished. I have an excellent relationship with my son and would be willing to give up everything just to have him. Partying, drinking, and late nights would go... and they would go gladly.
Now I appreciate all of your objective opinions as they aren't meant to hurt, just give insight. All I'm saying is that you have to put yourself in my shoes... the shoes of the other parent who cares very much about how his son is taken care of. If in a year my son decides he's willing to go back and live there maybe I'll be a little more willing but right now I'm not satisfied with his conditions therefore I'm going to do something about it like any responsible father would do.
Shawn
Oct 27, 03
