Baby parent [?] drama.

This may be a touchy subject, however, oh well...??? I am so annoyed by parents who choose to use their children as tools at getting back at the other parent. Honestly, if getting back at someone, or making them feel bad is more important than the child's welfare, you shouldn't have custody. Let me explain though. First, there are parents who will send their child to see the other parent with clothes that are too small, or no clothes at all. What the hell is the other parent paying child support for? Statements such as, "I put myself in a bind expecting that money," are just appalling to me. If you aren't going to use CHILD SUPPORT to help support a child, damn it, why the hell are people paying it? Secondly, if I were to send my child to another person's home that was taking care them [I don't care if it was for just one afternoon], they are going with EVERYTHING they need, and a list of what to do. Again, statements such as, "Figure it out, I had to," are APPALLING. I am sick of parents trying to sucker the other parent into giving them more money a month. NO gosh darn it. If a set amount is agreed upon, then any further amount that is needed because you want to go get drunk that weekend, is not going to be paid. Tough cookies hun. However, if money is truly needed, of course it would be provided. Once that child support is paid though, it is no business of the other parents what one chooses to do with their monthly income. I see parents get mad because they have to drive this, and the other parent is driving something nicer, oh well, get over it. Because again, if the set amount is paid, and the child is provided for, that is all that matters. Not to mention the fact that when the child comes to the other parents house, you have to go out and buy everything under God's bright sun [toys, clothes, food], because when asked, the other parent says the child doesn't like playing with toys, they like playing with cds [riiiiiiight]. Also parents, what is the point of sending your child to someone's house in clothes that do not fit them? If you send them with size 6 months, and they really wear 18 months, then there is a HUGE problem. I think some parents think that it is the other parents responsibility to solely provide for the child, while they go out and blow their income on drinking, partying, whatever. NO, that is NOT how it works. And if it were, again, who should have custody here? I know of cigarettes being found in diaper bags [disgusting], and ugh, it breaks my heart. Obviously this gets me fired up. Anyway...I will stop. :] So how bout them Steelers!? ;] I am very excited to be able to have a day with my husband and my children...it is getting late, so I need to plan. :]

xo
Meagan

P.S. If the wording in this post is confusing, I apologize. I used the word "parent" to refrain from "mother" or "father" so no one's information would be compromised.

Woo-hoo!

So, after much searching, I have finally found a blog site that I thought fit my needs. I blog a lot...and I use myspace, however, they do not have enough blog space. :\ SO, that is why I am here. :] And until I get off of my lazy butt and make a webpage...I have been wanting to for soooo long, but never get around to it! HA! Hope everyone enjoys, more blogs coming soon!

xo
Meagan