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When do children know whats best for themselves
Posted by Debbie <gbs4sads6@yahoo.com> on Sun, 02 Dec 2007, in response to DIVORCING A DAD, posted by SUSAN REISINGER on Mon, 14 Jun 2004
I am the grandmother of an almost 5 year old girl. Her biological male parental unit is trying to gain visitation and ultimately joint custody of her. He has been at best a come and go presence in her life thus far. She is a very very shy girl and it takes alot to gain her trust. There has been numerous attempts at allowing her to bond with her biological father but she refuses. Now after being out of her life for some months again is back and forcing her to go with him for visits. She is being forced to go regardless of her screaming and begging and pleading not to go. We are being told that she is five years old and does not know what she really wants and what is best for her. My question is how old should a child be when they know what they want and how is that age determined. I also would like to know if there are any lawyers out their willing to fight for her right not to be forced into a relationship with someone she is apparently unwilling to bond with. I believe children have a natural instinct within themselves that regulate when they are comfortable with a person and when they are not and it is apparent this child is not comfortable around this adult.Responses
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