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When a Child Says, “I Don’t Want to See Mom or Dad”
What should we make of it when a child says they no longer want to see one of their parents?
There is a natural tendency to look for an explanation that makes sense of the situation. One parent may believe that the child is old enough to know what they want and that their wishes should simply be respected. The other may believe that a previously loving relationship could not have deteriorated without interference from the other parent.
Either explanation may contain some truth. Sometimes the circumstances are considerably more complicated.