is it wrong for a man to prevent his ex-wife from seeing their children

United States
October 12, 2006 3:36pm CST
because she is involved in a lesbian relationship.?.
26 responses
@bhchy1 (6047)
• United States
12 Oct 06
Very worng, children are not stupid, they have the right to see their mother and everyone needs to learn tolerance.
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• United States
12 Oct 06
very true...some people's tolerance level for others is very low...
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15 Oct 06
I agree there.
@kerryq2705 (8672)
• United States
12 Oct 06
Yes, I believe that is wrong, especially if that is the only reason. Just because the mom is in a lesbian relationship does not mean she can't care for her kids. As long as she isnt a threat to the kids or hurting them she should be allowed to see her mother. it's going to hurt the child more if they are kept from the mother. that is no reason for the child to be kept away. this is what i believe.
• United States
12 Oct 06
do you think the child would be confused in any way.?. when daddy has them, he's with a woman...when mommy has them, she is also with a woman... do you think this would negatively affect the childs mental growth.?.
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• United States
12 Oct 06
Maybe at first the child may be confused and depending on the age you try to explain it to them. I don't at all think this would affect the child's mental growth. My best friend grew up with two mothers and it didnt affect her at all. Hope this helps!!!
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• United States
12 Oct 06
yes it shouldnt matter who she dates
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• United States
14 Oct 06
thanks for your reply...
@EagleEyes (646)
• United States
14 Nov 06
Yes, it is wrong for him to stop his ex-wife from seeing their children because she is a lesbian. The most important thing a child needs is the love of their parents, there are so many children who don't even have that. Her lifestyle choice should not stop her from seeing her kids. If she is a good and caring mother, that should be all that matters.
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@mirage108 (3402)
• United States
14 Nov 06
Yes I do believe it is wrong. only exception and I would even do this is if there is court ordered support. I say dont pay support dont see the kids. but that is hard to do because your left explaining to the kids why they cant see their mom.
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• Singapore
14 Nov 06
why would you want to prevent her from seeing her children? Im sure she loves the children very very much as well, and with her partner in the picture, there's an additional person to love your children, isnt that nicer? try to come to term with lesbian relationship to avoid your children having the same thoughts too. Sorry if i've offended you! hope everything have been sorted out now.
@jolamama (92)
• United States
12 Oct 06
It is wrong. Unless she is hurting the kids, then there is no reason for him to keep them from her.
• United States
12 Oct 06
thanks for your replies...
@istanto (8548)
• Indonesia
12 Oct 06
Agre with you
@aliyaa (580)
• India
16 Nov 06
yes ur rit
@missybal (4490)
• United States
15 Nov 06
I think that if the ex-wife was making out with a woman infront of the children or something like that it is right for a man to want to keep his children from seeing it because it may confuse them. It's okay if she is having a lesbian relationship as long as the kids arn't in the middle of it. If she is keeping that seperate then I see no problem with her seeing her children.
• United States
14 Nov 06
i dont think he should keep his ex-wife from seeing their children, but maybe he could let her know that he is very uncomfortable having his children exposed to this, or any type of relationship at their young age. when kids go through a divorce, it's hard enough on them to have their parents apart. when you introduce them to a new relationship, no matter who it is with, it is very taxing on their emotions. i would think you would have an easier time talking with her about not exposing the kids to a new relationship in general, than presenting it as not wanting them to be around a lesbian relationship. let her know that your kids are going through enough without having to deal with a new relationship. but on the other side of this, the world is changing. your kids are going to be exposed to so many different things in life that we never were as kids. if you keep them from their mother, they will grow up resenting that. kids need to know that both of their parents love them unconditionally, and if they aren't able to see her now, they may think that she doesn't love them enough. but when they're adults and know the reasons, they will hold that against you, which might in turn ruin your relationship with them in the long run.
@angelface23 (2494)
• United States
14 Nov 06
yes it's wrong if that's the only reason. Unless she is putting the kids in danger than she has every right to see them.
@epizzahut (2078)
• China
17 Nov 06
wrong,both for his ex-wife and his chidren.
@sharon613 (2321)
• United States
14 Nov 06
She is the mother and regarless of what type of relationship she is in she still has a right to see her kids.
@tusharb (3157)
• India
14 Nov 06
its wrong..
• United States
14 Nov 06
Yes I do think it is wrong. No matter what this woman is the mother of there children! Just because this woman is a Lesbian and she wants other things or has other views does not mean she has no love for her children. I do think that the ones that will suffer in this is the children. That is sad!
15 Oct 06
It is wrong for either side, regardless of circumstances, the child doesn't care, he/she loves her parents and naturally wants to see both.
@tater03 (1765)
• United States
15 Oct 06
As long as the ex is not doing anything to harm the children then yes I feel it is wrong to not let them see each other.
• United States
13 Oct 06
yes, cus no one should be prevented from seeing their s=child, unless they're a rapist or murderer, etc.
@bnyoas (6)
• United States
25 Oct 06
that is terrible, just because a woman decides to enter into a lesbian relationship after having a kid, that does not mean they are unfit to see their children. What kind of people are you
@isasice (2015)
• Iceland
9 Nov 06
Yes, it is very wrong if that is the only reason. I'm sure the man doesn't take the children to bed with him and his lover and the ex-wife doesn't do that either. Her sexuality preferences have nothing to do with her ability to be a good mother.
@firelight (1858)
• Australia
14 Nov 06
Of course it is wrong!