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Topic : 07/06 Baby Wars

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Created on : Thursday, April 13, 2006, 01:22:17 pm
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(Original Air Date: 04/21/06) Being a parent is hard enough, but what happens when Mom and Dad can't agree on how many kids to have, how to raise 'em and how to get ‘em to sleep?  Sometimes, it can lead to an all-out baby war! Matt's baby battle ended up in front of a judge and made headlines. He was ordered to pay child support for the baby he had with his ex-girlfriend, but he says he shouldn't have to cough up the money because she told him she wasn't able to get pregnant, and he told her he didn't want to be a father. He, his attorney, and the director of the National Center for Men discuss the lawsuit they filed, known as “Roe v. Wade for Men,” arguing that men should have a constitutional right to avoid fatherhood. Next, Dan says even though he and his wife, Lisa, already have four children, he wants just one more. Lisa has been pregnant on and off for 11 years and says she's closed for baby business. Will Dr. Phil help Dan see Lisa's point that four is enough? Then, a frustrated husband is camping out on the roof of his house and living in a tent. He refuses to go back to his bedroom until his wife moves their kids out of their bed and starts paying more attention to him. Can Dr. Phil get him to come down the ladder? Plus, a sleep expert has a simple method for getting your child to sleep through the night. See the plan in action! Share advice and talk about the show here.

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April 21, 2006, 1:25 pm PDT

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wow..i am literally sick to my stomach right now..i just had a baby 5 months ago..and my ex still has not called or stopped by..he has no interest in being in my daughter's life..this matt guy is so stupid..especially if he thinks he is going to win..who would ever agree with him..i just can't get over how dumb this guy is..hey buddy..you are the dumb@$$ who didn't use protection..so you did it yourself..you are the dumbest person i have ever seen..yes i'm a litle more angry than some people..but that's because i know what it's like to be a single dad..you are a deadbeat..and you don't deserve the love of a child anyways..i hope you lose..and i hope you are just miserable.. 

 
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April 21, 2006, 1:25 pm PDT

04/21 Baby Wars

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 A child is not a miracle to everyone. What about a child free couple, should they  never have sex because they don't want a child?

I am getting married, we have been together for 8 years, we don't want children.  I am not going to never have sex with my fiance becuase we don't want children.
If you don't want children then have your tube tied...
 
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April 21, 2006, 1:25 pm PDT

What a Dad

I feel sorry for the poor girl. He was stupid enough to not use protection and it is his fault for getting himself into this situation. If you are mature enough to have sex, then you should be mature enough to deal with the consequences arising from having sex, such as the baby. He needs to quit acting immature and get on the bandwagon. Who does he think he is? And the doctor from the Men's Center... what a crack! He is completely stupid and shows absolutely no sense. And as for him having children...let him know that with the way he is and with his views, no woman will ever want him. 

 
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April 21, 2006, 1:25 pm PDT

04/21 Baby Wars

Dr. Phil,  I understand some women need the child support,but, I would let him keep his support and sign away his rights. I would not want  to force some one who clearly wants nothing to do with my child to have visitation. Could you imagine what the situation would be for that poor little girl. That's just my opinion.
 
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April 21, 2006, 1:25 pm PDT

Let the non custodial parent make the choice

I believe that it should be the persons decision on if they want to be a father/ mother or not.    

   

I had a friend who got pregnant and wanted an abortion, the father wanted the child but legally there was nothing he could do to keep that baby.  Why does the women get the right to terminate it when the other parent wants it?  I myself am a mother and am expecting my 2nd child but I do understand how Mr. Dubay feels.  He shouldn't be forced to support a child that he stated over and over, he did not want.  Its not fair to that child to go through life knowing that her father wants nothign to do with  her or her mother.  Does the mother really want this for her child?  Just let him sign away his parental rights and be done.  

 
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April 21, 2006, 1:25 pm PDT

Fatherhood just isn't for every man...

  I was with my ex for three years and we were married for one. He was 19 years older than me and had two older children from a previous marriage. He said at the beginning of our relationship that he didn't want more children, I had been told by doctor that is would be impossible for me to become pregnant with out medical intervention. So, at the time it was fine and we were on the same page about babies.   

 After we were married we decided to go ahead and try to get pregnant. We tried everything for over a year and nothing happened. So again I gave up. Also around that time he decided to cheat on me so I divorced him and tried to walk away. Not long after the divorce was final we started 'seeing' each other again, I know I come off looking really bad but he was and is the only man I have ever been with and it was safe to have a relationship with him.  

 Long story short, miracle of miracles, I got pregnant! Who knew divorce cured infertility. When I told him I was pregnant he went balistic, told me to have an abortion and questioned whether it was his child or not. After all we went through this was his reaction.   

 Needless to say, I kept my baby. I have a beautiful little boy that will be four in June. His father has nothing to do with him unless it is birthday or Christmas, he rarely even calls him. My position is that we both know who my son belongs to and he can have as much or as little contact as he wants. I don't require child support, mostly because it gives him rights that I'm not comfortable with him having. I have a wonderful family that helps me take care of my son and if his father ever decided to step up and be a man then more power to him but for now I won't ask him for something he can't give and my son doesn't have to grow up with his parents in constant conflict. I think this is the best situation for me but I'm not saying it's the best for everyone.   

 
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April 21, 2006, 1:26 pm PDT

baby wars

 
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April 21, 2006, 1:26 pm PDT

Step up!!

What is this guy trying to do here???  I think that he should just step up and take all the responsiblies as this baby's father!  It takes two to tango!  So my message is, STEP UP AND GIVE THIS CHILD A FATHER!
 
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April 21, 2006, 1:26 pm PDT

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that poor baby what will she feel wean she is older that daddy did not want her he don't deserve her shame on him
 
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April 21, 2006, 1:26 pm PDT

Reverse Roe vs. Wade - Dad, you can't win in court

You don't seem like a total idiot so you've got to know you don't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning the suit.  Which would you prefer: to pay $500 a month in child support now or to waste time and money on lawyers and also pay $500 a month in child support?  Duhhhhhhhhhhh.
 
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