childs dads sister is interfearing

Samantha - posted on 06/16/2012 ( 9 moms have responded )

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my babys dad isn't great...no job, gives money the odd time like 20euro.. and on and off takes drugs. but his sister has three kids, shes a good mother but shes very loud and teaches self defence clases and has been known to be in fights.. but she texts and rings me asking me questions all the time, and wants to see the baby all the time, so i bring the baby out, but she keeps wanting to take the baby alone and take the baby overnight.. myself and my family dont think its the right thing to do, but she keeps putting the pressure on, and now the babys dad is saying 'my sister thinks u dont trust her.. n she takes all the other nieces n nephews so y dont u give her our baby, she has a right to take her' and its doing my head in!! i mean all the other kids are older kids.. and she knows their parents all her life... i dont even know her that well. shes very over powering... i feel so shy around her.. almost scared to say no!

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Samantha - posted on 06/28/2012

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thank you all so much for replying to my post, i appriciate it

Bryndís - posted on 06/27/2012

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As many have said, she has no rights. You should make her come to your house. You don't have to go running to her. If she wants to see the baby, she can come visit you in your home where you feel safe. Don't give in to her. She has no right.

Dixie - posted on 06/27/2012

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Something sounds very scary about that...DON'T give in to her...if she is already getting frequent time with your child there is no need for this type of badgering...it sounds like maybe your baby daddy is involved in this behind the scenes...BE CAREFUL!

Beth - posted on 06/24/2012

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It is nice that she is interested in seeing your child, but there is a line. As others have said, she has no rights to the child even though she is blood related. The only people who have legal rights to the child (normally) are the parents and in some countries Grandparents, (like in the UK, there's Grandparent rights, but not sure of the full scope as my ex in laws haven't used them to gain any sort of access to my girls).

It is worth setting down some ground rules with her. Let her know that she is welcome to have contact with your child, but on your terms, not hers. Explain that when your child is older that you may consider letting your child sleeping over at hers, but don't set any time scales. It's a maybe not a definate. Other ground rules could include the frequency that she contacts you.

Erin - posted on 06/23/2012

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I don't know if I got harassed about it all the time I would start considering giving her no visits with the child.

Simone - posted on 06/19/2012

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Don't be intimidated, you are making the best choice for your child. Continue to trust yourself and your instincts!!!

Samantha - posted on 06/16/2012

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thanks. yeah i bring the baby over every week for her to see the baby, so i dont know what the big deal is about taking the baby on her own without me there.. i mean when i bring the baby over i always stand back and just let them have their time.. n ive even gone to the local shops n all to give them time alone... but there only auntys of the baby.. the father is welcome at my mothers house any day..and does drop out every week once or twice (when i pay for his fares or collect him n drop him home)

Jurnee - posted on 06/16/2012

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You do what you feel is right for your child. there is no reason she needs to keep your child, she has absolutely no rights to your child. Stay strong and good luck

Alysha - posted on 06/16/2012

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You have absolutely no reason to leave your child with her. She has NO say in who watches your child. You tell her no as often as you want. She has no rights to your child either. It is your choice whether you want her around or not, but you can set the terms. Tell her that she is more than welcome to see your child at your house, or meeting at a park for a couple hours. Say no to taking your child. She can't take you to court to say that you are keeping that child away. She is not a parent to your child. Stand strong and do what you feel is best. Good luck!