Dad from Boston reminds parents that just because you’re divorced doesn’t mean that we should cease to show kindness to each other.
Billy Flynn Gadbois wrote a post on Facebook about how he woke up early in the morning to buy flowers, greeting cards and products for Breakfast, so that his children could surprise their mother, his ex-wife in her birthday.
«As usual, someone asked me why the hell I continue to do something for her,» wrote a man. «It irritates me. So I will explain. I have older future men. The example I give them in terms of how I treat their mother will shape how they will perceive and treat women, and will affect their relationship».
«It’s my ex-wife’s birthday today so I got up early and brought flowers and cards and a gift over for the kids to give…
Geplaatst door Love is What Matters op Zondag 12 februari 2017
Gadbois (36 years) told TODAY Parents that divorced parents should not allow negative feelings against each other lead to ugly behavior in front of children. «We immediately decided that we will make every effort to work together to take care of the children,» he explained. «We just think it’s very important to show each other respect and care to the children. Children want to care for their parents, and they can’t do it alone. So if it’s mother’s Day and children do not have anything to give mom… it doesn’t seem excellent.»
But it’s a two-way street: for father’s Day ex-wife men also helps their sons who are 4 and 8 years, to prepare a gift for him.
Of course, peaceful parenting after divorce is easier said than done, but Gadbois is a lawyer and a model – I think it’s worth it. «Divorce can reveal the worst in people, and need to work to bring relationships to the point where you can raise children together peacefully,» said the man.
The point of view of men, as well as his post went viral after they were shared on the Facebook page, Love What Matters.
«I’m not saying that everyone should help the children to prepare Breakfast,» he says. «But people see that you can show respect to each other in front of children, and help children to take care of the other parent regardless of how you feel about each other.»
