My mum would rather chat to her friends on the phone than spend time with me

DEAR DEIDRE: MY neglectful mum doesn’t care about me.

I live with my dad and I barely see her.


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When I do visit, she plonks me in front of the TV and talks on her phone to her friends.

I’m a 13-year-old boy and feel she’s abandoned me.

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She’s broken all her promises, such as taking me to buy some clothes and paying my mobile phone bill, yet she always has money to spend on things she likes.

I don’t think I’m in her thoughts at all.

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DEIDRE SAYS: Your mum’s behaviour is so hurtful, but it’s not your fault.

Sadly, some people aren’t cut out to be parents. Try talking to her and asking her to spend more time with you.

And talk to your dad too about your concerns.

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