So examine it. What do you think of his absence and his escaping responsibility? And actually, there has been a thread (http://www.livejournal.com/community/trennels/792.html?nc=49) in fatherhhod, if you look back, but it seems to have concentrated more on Edwin's parenting decesions.

If we, as omniscent observers, shouldn't criticise her parenting decisions (and no parents are perfect), which you seem to be implying*, then perhaps this community should shut down. Or is it only certain things that are up for discussion?

* though I could of course be wrong about this!