The only reason I can understand is that the mother’s don’t want the father there in the first place. They drive the father out of the picture early on by taking extreme measures to ensure Dad is punished out of spite. It takes a strong man to rise above and be there regardless of moms desire. Unfortunately, too many men fall victim and can’t take it so they bail for their own health in hopes that child will some day grow up and realize.

For me I stay involved any way possible, coaching hockey, stying up to date with the weekly school schedule, talking to teachers, going to school events, taking child’s to doctor, helping child with homework, making sure child has structure, and rewarding good behaviour. Yet still child’s mother continues to steal time with child and demean me in dressing rooms infront of other parents and children, regardless.