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Stephanie… - November 2nd, 2010 9:14 PM

My daughter is now very curious about a lot of things. She asks too much questions and some are very sensitive questions that is hard for me to explain. She knows and accepts that her father is not with us and that she never met him. She sometimes asks me if I ever want to have somebody else to replace to take his father's part in our family. How can I handle these questions properly that she will understand well?

sarahlee - November 2nd, 2010 9:29 PM

how old is your daughter? these curiosity is normal for children at the age of 5 and up. She can see her classmates or friends with fathers with them and can't help compare it with her present situation with you. You can just let her understand the story why that happened and site certain examples that can help her understand.

mercy - November 3rd, 2010 8:30 AM

sometimes being to honest will only make her think a lot about anything goes with the questions she asked. by the way how young is she? you should also consider that making white lies will prevent things get complicated for the meantime.

bobbielyn - November 3rd, 2010 8:41 AM

that depends on the child. if you think she is the kind of child that thinks a lot like a grown-up, then why not tell her. but still i don't think it's a good idea, just find the perfect time to do it so.

Gracie - November 3rd, 2010 8:15 PM

as you've said, she knows about her father not being with you and had never met him. so i guess there is nothing for you to cover up any truth behind your past. since she already knew it, you may want to explain her to make her better understand and make it simpler as much as possible - be straight to the point, don't make any complicated turns with your explanations. just be true and everything follows.

Stephanie… - November 4th, 2010 9:55 AM

I enjoyed reading your posts here. She is 8 and is really smart. I know she will understand but I am just not comfortable talking about my love life with her. I don't want her to think that I am not happy with just the two of us.

suzzane - November 6th, 2010 9:17 PM

it is really an uncomfortable situation especially if you are still undecided on which direction you will take. it might help if you think over your life first and decide before you talk to her.

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