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tim2shady · 04-25-2005, 01:18 PM

I just wonder why society/courts...society says there is a need to send a person to jail for not paying child support (i know typically it needs to be a large amount). BUT why do we/society not put similar punishments in place for when a parent does not visit the child on a regular basis?

What do you think of this idea?

I for one think that having a meaningful relationship with your child is much more important than paying for it. Not that non-custodial parents shouldn't pay support, but seriously, a relationship with your child is worth more than money.

On a side note, I don't have this problem because I always want to visit my son and hardly ever miss a visit opportunity, however I resent the fact that our courts don't take visitation as seriously as support. For example, I've missed visitations because the mother has told me our child is sick and it would be best for him to stay home. If you think of the child first, yes, if the child is sick he should just rest at home. My problem is that I find out later he wasnt' sick.

04-25-2005, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
tim2shady Tilted Location: Chicago, IL	Pays, but doesn't visit I just wonder why society/courts...society says there is a need to send a person to jail for not paying child support (i know typically it needs to be a large amount). BUT why do we/society not put similar punishments in place for when a parent does not visit the child on a regular basis? What do you think of this idea? I for one think that having a meaningful relationship with your child is much more important than paying for it. Not that non-custodial parents shouldn't pay support, but seriously, a relationship with your child is worth more than money. On a side note, I don't have this problem because I always want to visit my son and hardly ever miss a visit opportunity, however I resent the fact that our courts don't take visitation as seriously as support. For example, I've missed visitations because the mother has told me our child is sick and it would be best for him to stay home. If you think of the child first, yes, if the child is sick he should just rest at home. My problem is that I find out later he wasnt' sick. __________________ mean people suck.....period.