Dear Chat Daddy,
I’m a 35-year-old happily married woman with a kid on the way. I’m really close with my mom but recently, we’ve had some disagreements as to how I plan to raise my child. Although I was raised under one religion, I am practicing anothe
However, my mom is completely against it since she’s of another religion. How do I respectfully tell my mom to mind her business without getting into an argument?
-Trying To Strengthen Our Family
Dear Trying To Strengthen Our Family,
Your mother is not going to mind her own business because she loves you. You and your mother need to have a sincere talk about how you now want to live your life as an adult and how you want to raise your child. Both of you have to be open and receptive to each other’s ideas and possibilities. Keep your mother’s feeling in mind because she is excited about being a grandparent. Here’s to you, your family and your new baby. Be encouraged!
Dear Chat Daddy,
My 6-year-year daughter’s father and I have been separated for four years. After our separation, I started dating a wonderful man who loves both my child and I unconditionally. Every time my ex and I encounter each other, he wants to rekindle our romance. I’ve told him repeatedly that I’m not interested in him, but he won’t listen. How do I let him know that I want him to leave me alone, while asking him to continue loving our child?
– Daddy Hates It
Dear Daddy Hates It,
If you have indeed found your true mate then it is time for you to take control of this problem. Arrange a meeting with him in a public setting where the two of you can have a mature conversation about the welfare of your child. If he continues, then you may have to take legal actions. Here’s to your child being raised by loving parents because our children need every bit of loving support that they can get.
Be encouraged.
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