Maybe Crystal is talking with Jr. frequently during the week, that would be a big plus for her and the babe, hope so.
I would feel better knowing Ronnie Jr had a personal prepaid cell phone which he could use to talk to his mother on a regular basis. It seems fair; heck Misty and Ron got prepaid cell phones from TM when they got out-of-Dodge.
In regards to CS's involvement in her children's lives while they were with Ron, I think the dynamics between Misty and Crystal are important. For example, Misty may have been jealous of the children's relationship with Crystal and hence Misty discouraged contact from CS while the children were under her care. Misty states the children loved her and she was really good to those kids, so why would they need their other mother? Any sincere efforts from Crystal towards her children could have been misunderstood by Misty as interference and rejected.[/quote]
Good afternoon Blue, loved the hat name. Since you quoted me above, I'm interested in this post. It's possible one or both of the two gals could have caused un-neccesary friction in the home. I'm leaning towards maybe not because it appears Misty had full reign and control over this two young children, making decisions, having possessiveness in her voice as she refers to them. So I'm thinking Crystal wasn't involved due to her choices, not because she was pushed away with parental alienation.
I do know all about those alienation techniques, had them used on me, and when one person doesn't want to get along, you are not going to make them. I don't see any evidence of Ron, Misty or Crystal being in conflict prior though to the disappearance. But I agree with you this could have been going on, and if so, it's a shame and I wouldn't condone it. I also agree with your interpretations of how Misty could have perceived things based on Crystals rightful position with her children, though we haven't heard to my knowledge there were any conflicts prior. These type of situations bring out the worse in people.
The only thing I am so far away in agreeing with is giving the babe a cell phone. Nope! Kids and cell phones in this country is out of hand. Kids need to be subjected and submissive to their parents, not have one up, or the ability to do things as a child will do when they don't get their way and do childish things like play parents against each other, things like that. He's way too young for a prepaid cell phone. He should be given the phone, encouraged to call his Mommy weekly and talk with her. Being guided into things to inform her of, like his activities.
I appreciate your opinion, the dynamics in this family are high strung, and without proper control and discipline from the adults, things could go astray quick.
