overeacting or appropriate trying...: Really short version - been separated going on 3 weeks at my wife's request. This week and weekend our 4 yr old is staying with me. Low and behold there is a card in the mail from his mother saying basically - I miss you and can't wait until I see you on Sunday - am I wrong to think that this might send the wrong message to my son? I know he is only 4 but is very perceptive - should he have to worry that his mother is missing him - this is not his fault and the parents need to be strong for him (imo)? Should I say anything to her or just let it go...any opinions?
Thanks!
Re: overacting or appropriate Lumpy: I don't think it's inappropriate. She's just letting him know that he's loved and missed. There's gonna be some seperation anxiety for him no matter what.
Re: overacting or appropriate wizer_now: [quote author=Lumpy link=topic=40518.msg448747#msg448747 date=1169858331"> There's gonna be some seperation anxiety for him
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Maybe Mom's the one experiencing separation anxiety.
I don't see anything wrong with the card, it reinforces the fact that she is there for your son even though he is physically with you.
It probably bothers you that she is "intruding" on your time with him, I know it would bother me, but it's all good.
Re: overacting or appropriate ezydriver: I think it is nice for him to know his mum misses him. I can imagine if that was me when I was four. I would have liked it. I think it is true that you're a bit upset she has intruded on your time. But thats natural. I'd be pissed off too.
