Parent feels left out when ex keeps a secret
I think she's insane.
My dog was locked away in her kennel. I stated very clearly to leave the dog alone, and she ignored me.
My friend says she wants an apology and for me to get rid of the dog, or she won't be visiting anymore. Who is right here?
-- Doggone
Dear Doggone: From this point forward, it would be wisest for you to refer to this person not as a friend, but a "former friend."
Taking your narrative at face value, she is an irresponsible parent who knowingly and deliberately ignored clearly stated warnings and put her child in harm's way.
I won't suggest that you counter her threat with one of your own (to report her to CPS for child endangerment), but the temptation is surely there.
You do not owe her an apology. Nor do I think you should continue to communicate with her about this.
I do think you should hold her to her promise not to visit you anymore.
Dear Amy: Cute advice to "Frozen," to offer a young child an ice pack for a little boo-boo. But -- hello -- ice packs can actually "burn" young skin.
I suggest you rethink your advice.
-- Disappointed
Dear Disappointed: Parents must make sure their remedy doesn't cause other problems. I think most can manage to make their ice packs safe.
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