Many custodial parents wish this to become true. The last thing a parent should ever want is for the other parent to become uninvolved. All children deserve the opportunity, if possible, to have two parents growing up.
Unfortunately the statistics show that after a divorce and/or separation has taken place, a large number of the non-custodial parents become at least partially uninvolved in the lives of their children. Parental drift can be caused by many different things, so it is tough to actually provide a perfect remedy for getting the uninvolved parent back on track.
A child can overcome the trauma of losing a parent at home, so long as parents continue to provide as much positive support as possible. Non-custodial parents must remember that a breakup is tough enough on a child, let alone losing a relationship with a parent he or she loves.
Strategies and Tactics for the Uninvolved Parent:
- Try to figure out what is causing the other parent to be uninvolved. Is it drugs/alcohol? A new relationship? Health reasons?
- If you can narrow in on the reason for the non-involvement, try to reason with the non-involved parent, but be sure to always keep your child's best interest in the forefront of all decisions.
- Do not criticize the estranged parent for not being involved. Criticism will only drive him or her father away. Do everything you can to say positive things to reinforce that your child wants him or her to be a part of the child's life.
- Do not be hard on yourself for not being able to do the job of two parents.
- Read a few books on single parenting. This will give you a lot of helpful tips that you won't have to learn the hard way. There are so many great resources that will help you save time, energy, and money for your child.
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