Blended family question of the week: What if one biological parent allows child to sleep with them?
Blender Brain Challenge of the Week: What do you do if other biological parent allows child to sleep in bed with them? Q: Mike writes: “My ex-wife allows our 10 year old son to sleep with her, in fact she prefers him to sleep with her. I do not agree with this. I am also remarried and my wife has 3 children. We do not want four kids in our bed!” Thanks, Mike A: Mike, thank you for sharing your challenge. Your son’s mom most likely felt that sleeping with your son would comfort him after your divorce. Or, if she is more honest, she may admit she wanted the comfort as well. Unfortunately, this is a hard habit to break for both parent and child. Additionally, this also provides an obstacle in your home and with your new family. What do you do? Does the issue threaten your relationship with your wife? Your wife and son? Does your son blame you if you do not let him sleep with you? There are many factors to consider. However, I say, “Just say NO.” There is no good to develop from this sleep
