How do you introduce a parent to a young child?

The child was abandoned by this parent when the child was a young toddler. She has never asked about her missing parent and is fine, very well adjusted with her one parent and family. There has been no contact or support all these years. Now, the parent who has been absent has shown up and given rights, by the court, to meet the child....... How is the best to handle this and should it be a process? Where is a good public location for this meeting?How do you introduce a parent to a young child?
My 16 year old just met her father after 15 years of him not being around. I would suggest that you consult with a child psychologist before introducing this child to someone they have never met. That seemed to help us through the process. They also have mediators that will come and supervisor the visits. You just have to request one through the courts.How do you introduce a parent to a young child?
i would go somewhere like McDonald's or somewhere that has a playplace. maybe a park if its not too cold. i also would not tell the child that the person is her parent at first, that would really confuse her. just introduce them and let them get to know one another. then later you can tell her how they are related. throwing too much at her at once will just confuse and overwhelm her. i have a similar situation with my foster brothers who don't remember their biological mother, they think my mom is their mom. which for all other purposes, she is. anyhow, we just introduced their mother by her name and let them play together. it wasnt bad at all. hope that helped :)
If it's warm where you are - the park. You don't want anywhere too noisy, or too busy.


Or try the zoo.


If it is cold, then try something that will entertain the child, so that the visit isn't strained.


I hope it works out well for you - just act as though it is an old acquaintance - not one you're too fond of. And don't let him take the child off on his own - that might frighten her.


Good luck. Hard as it is, this might turn out to be good. We all need love and if your ex has settled down, and matured, that will be good for your child.



i don't know how to handle the process but mcdonalds is a good place for visitation.
make sure to get an advice from a child psychiatrist before the first contact with the parent