Can my ex dictate who is around my child?

You may or may not be able to stop the other parent's significant other from being around your child. In general, you do not have the power to dictate which adults are around your child when they are with the other parent.

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Then, can i stop my ex partner seeing my child?

Your partner cannot legally stop you from having access to your child unless continued access will be of detriment to your child's welfare. Until a court order is arranged, one parent may attempt to prevent a relationship with the other. If this happens, your main priority should be the welfare of your child. Can my ex leave my child with his girlfriend? You can leave the child with your friend, parents, boyfriend, a babysitter, or anyone you want. The father can leave his child with whoever he wants also, even his girlfriend, and it really doesn't matter that you disapprove of it.

Should I let my boyfriend discipline my child?

You are your children's parent and it is your right and obligation to establish your family's values, rules and discipline without being badgered by your boyfriend to do these things his way. Your kids should not be subjected to this man's orders, discipline or negative comments about them or their behavior. And another question, who should come first in a blended family? In blended families, without the marriage or partnership there is no family at all. The couple is the only tie that brings the two families together into one. If that relationship falls apart, the entire family unit will separate as there is nothing that ties them together but the couple.

Should I watch my boyfriend's kids?

Unless you're being taken advantage of, you should use the babysitting time as a chance to get to know the kids and (hopefully) establish a relationship with them. They're going to be part of his life forever. If you want to be, as well, then they'll be part of yours, too. Correspondingly, is dating a man with a child worth it? So, is dating a man with a child worth it? Definitely, yes. One of the aspects of dating a man with child that makes it worth it is that he is the real deal. He will invest his time, effort, energy and emotions ? all of which are scant for him ? only when he truly and genuinely want to be with someone.

Is it hard to date someone with a child?

Adding a child and potentially a co-parent to the equation means there are even more factors to be aware of. While, yes, dating someone with kids can be complicated, sex and relationship expert Jessica O'Reilly, PhD says that not only can it work, it can lead to a vastly fulfilling relationship.