Dr. Meg,

I am a father who has been fighting for years now to be with my children more. Long story short; I have no criminal record, no drug addictions, no abuse, nothing. I live on the same street as my children and their mother, and I’m told NO, that I can’t see my kids more than one day a week and every other weekend. I live in Missouri, and I’m asking you to check out The Missouri Fathers’ Rights Movement here on Facebook. I recently read your article, “Why Daughters Need Their Dads” – I LOVED it! I have 3 daughters that are used as leverage for more money, they are alienated from me to a degree, by their mother, I coach their sports, I’m on the PTA, I go on field trips, the school knows me well – so I know our daughters know dad is there! Any advice is appreciated! Thanks for your time!

Desperate Dad

Dear DD,

Many divorced fathers find themselves in your situation. I am sorry. Kids need their fathers – even imperfect ones and our culture simply doesn’t get this. Certainly, mothers aren’t perfect, and children are allowed to spend more time with them…