We heard from a divorced mom who needs your advice after what happened at her kindergartner’s recent Back to School Night.

So, here’s what she told us:

“It was a bit upsetting to be there alone,” she says. “But then 15 minutes into it, my uninvolved ex-husband decides to show up with his girlfriend. OMG!”

“My ex and I are not on speaking terms,” she adds. “We communicate only by email. We talk only when he wants to argue that his child support payments are too high.”

To be fair, this mom adds, “I know that his girlfriend tries to steer clear of our battles. We make every effort to be polite to each other.”

“But I had no idea that my ex would be bringing his girlfriend to Back to School Night. I don’t think she should have been there. I want to create some boundaries here. Is she now going to show up for every school function?”

This mom, however, also wonders: “Am I just being difficult? Should I just lay low and appreciate that she wants to be involved? Or is it crazy that he brings a date to school events?”

So, we’re wondering how you feel about “significant others” at school events.

Do you feel it’s appropriate for boy/girlfriends to attend school events?

Do you have the right to know if your ex is going to bring that new girl/boyfriend to your child’s school?

Would your ex honor your request to not invite the new “friend”?

(Photo courtesy of Bill Kravolec)

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