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Single Parenting - Introducing Biological father to 6yr old
Expert: Dr. Joseph Abraham - 10/23/2009
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I need advice on how to introduce my 6yr old to his biological father. He has seen him a few times when he was a yr old and he pays child support and calls about every 2 weeks to check up on him. Now after 6yrs he wants to see him. But my boyfriend at the time has raised my son as his own so that's dad to him. Me and my boyfriend are no longer together. But he still see's him about once a week. How am I suppose to explain all this to a 6yr old. Please help! Thank you
Answer
Yvonne,
Are you expecting for a generic / one time e-mail answer for your issue(s)? Hopefully you do understand that this is 'mission impossible'.
Every parent-child 'story' like this is unique and therefore a professional advice should be based on familiarity with your (all of you) backgrounds, personalities and future plans.
A few (2-4) counseling sessions (with you as well with both men) are needed in order for me to assess the situation and suggest a constructive ‘action plan’. A longitudinal counseling / guidance may be needed too, but let us deal with that at a later time.
Take a look at my site and the sessions' fees and determine if you do want to peruse with me via phone / web-cam counseling.
Regards,
Dr. Joseph Abraham
http://www.dr-joseph.com
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