Ozziewozzie Sun 04-Nov-18 07:11:20

I think of parenting as a relationship as much as a role. If either parent is unable to fulfill that role and maintain that relationship in a healthy balanced way then that said parent should have limited if not contact at all.

We’d get rid of friends if they weren’t maintaining a positive relationship for ourselves. Bad parents will have a far greater negative impact on a child being around than is likely if they are not around.

But more than that, is how the parent with the children copes and parents them.

Stand up for the children. As adults we should by now know the difference between right and wrong.

Some poor dc have lost a parent due to dying. I still think with a strong parent remaining, the dc will thrive.

As for gay couples. I see no reason st all why they shouldn’t be excellent parents. It really depends on the individuals. The only thing I would worry about is the child getting picked on at school because of it. But nowadays, it is becoming more common.

Arseholes shouldn’t be parents. That should be the only rule.