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A Disneyland parent is a parent who is prone to overindulgence when it comes to the children. While you are busy trying to enforce household rules, such as bedtime or curfews, your Disneyland co-parent might neglect all of these necessary routines to win the children’s affection. Although this situation is undoubtedly frustrating, you must keep in mind that co-parenting is not a competition and, ultimately, the love of your children cannot be won with gifts or vacations.

Focusing On Your Relationship with the Children

Disneyland parents are often the non-custodial parent and tend to favor fun over rules to overcompensate for their reduced presence in their children’s lives. They might even feel guilty about the divorce itself and are trying to win the children with grand or generous gestures. Whatever your co-parent’s reasons might be for behaving this way, however, you need to focus on your own relationship with the children rather than trying to one-up your ex-spouse.

You might also want to consider having a conversation with your co-parent about the situation. He or she might not be entirely aware of the impact this behavior is having on you, so opening the lines of communication might be helpful.

Below are some additional tips for you to consider:

1. Your co-parent might eventually burn out: Unless your former spouse has an endless supply of funds and energy, being the Disneyland parent will eventually become exhausting. You might find that, without any intervention on your part, the two of you might begin to settle into a reasonable routine with the children.

2. Do overcompensate by becoming excessively strict: Although your children probably lack rules and structure when they spend time with your co-parent, you should not overcompensate for the absence of discipline in their lives by becoming unreasonably strict. It will cause you unnecessary stress and create a rift in your relationship with them.

3. You cannot purchase love: Sure, your children are likely thrilled with the gifts their other parent showers them with, but no matter how much they enjoy this aspect of the relationship, love is something you earn. If you want a genuine bond with your children, be there for them and make them feel loved and cared for.

4. Seek legal guidance: Co-parents should not use family court as a referee for every problem. However, some issues require legal assistance, so if you believe the situation is negatively impacting the wellbeing of your children, consult with an attorney to learn more about your options.

Discuss Your Case with a Family Law Attorney Today!

If you believe your spouse’s behavior is harmful and does not support the best interests of your children, you need to seek skilled legal representation to help you navigate this delicate family law matter. At Mitchell & West LLC, our compassionate team is committed to providing holistic advice and knowledgeable guidance throughout every step of the process. With our team on your side, you can rest assured you will receive the best possible outcome for your situation.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us today. Call our law office at (305) 783-3301 to set up a consultation with a trusted member of our family law team.