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Dementia around children
Dementia around children
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2007 15:20:38 +0200
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My husband and I are newly separated (1 week). During his visitations, he insists he wants to have our 1-year old and 3-year old around his mother who I believe is showing signs of dementia and has been aggressive with both children (and me) on SEVERAL occasions. My husband refuses to acknowledge the symptoms (eg aggression, forgetfulness, aggression followed by crying, saying inappropriate things etc.) defends her, and even blames me for her being so aggressive (she doesn't like me so I guess seeing me triggers it???) although she is also like that with him and her husband. Each time she was aggressive with the children (verbally so far), he said nothing to her about her behavior and I don't trust that he will "defend them" if she does it again. Although I would rather not have them around it AT ALL, I would like them to have a relationship with her, but her behavior REALLY bothers me. I want be nearby to intervene if it happens again, even if my husband is around but he won't have that. I am concerned enough to want to have a credible third party supervise the visits with her, but I don't necessarily want to have the legal/court system involved. Am I over reacting? I just don't see how it is good for them to be around that kind of behavior. Please advise!
I understand your worries, but this is a legal question if you are separated. In my country, the person who is legally appointed as guardian decides. Do you have shared custody or not? Talk to a lawyer.
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