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My Ex is Preventing our 7 yr old daughter from going to School.

Ruby
02.09.2024 21:30:48

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After our separation, my Ex is currently the Main Carer of our 2 kids. She has moved 3.5hrs drive away which I really did not want but was unable to stop and has gone down an Online New Age Rabbit Hole. She has decided, amongst many other things, that Schools are evil (aswell as Hospitals, Doctors, basically anyone Official). So she is now not allowing our 7 yr old Daughter to go back to School, but insisting on "Home Schooling/ Unschooling" her.

She's told me that the programme is just 1 hr per day because apparently "thats all she needs". I know she does not have the discipline to do a serious Homeschooling programme, which requires a serious commitment.

Our Daughter is clever and enjoys School so this does not make sense. After the trauma of our break up I also feel our Daughter really needs some normalcy, which just being isolated at home with her online mother will not give her. I've applied to her local school nearby but as they have moved 3.5hrs away from me, I cannot physically take her to school when I am working and I know my Ex will not voluntarily. I'm genuinely worried for my daughter. What can I do?

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Holly from amicable
18.09.2024 13:33:41

Hi Ruby,

Thank you for your question.

I'm sorry to hear about your situation.

Education is a really important pillar of stability for children, especially during periods of change, such as parental separation.

It sounds like you and your ex-partner are struggling to discuss and agree over your daughters education. We offer parents a Separating with Children Service, which is a a 90-minute joint session with a Specialist. This service is a flexible alternative to mediation or involving solicitors, to help you reach agreements outside of court.

You can also book a free 15-minute advice consultation with a Specialist through this link.

Many thanks, Holly

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