Sons asking questions

I truly thought I’d have more time but my son is almost three and he’s cried severely times saying “I want my dad” and “my dad is gone” he’s never met his dad and the father doesn’t want to be involved at all I’ve tried several times. What do I say to him? Are there any single parent kid shows I can maybe show him? It makes me so sad that he’s sad about this

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I’m so sorry to hear that. Momma your doing amazing for even being vulnerable enough to share and seek suggestions? Does he have any male/father figures he can look up to? Uncles? Cousins of yours? Grand parents?

@Christian yes he sees his uncle daily, and speaks on the phone with his great grandpa often but still is seeking his dad

Hey love.....everything can be explained age appropriately and respectfully. Unfortunately this is the kind of things that happen when the dude isn't in the picture. Children need both parents. When both parents are not in the picture...the child is always left with a hole in their heart when he/she doesn't have a balance a relationship with both. Every child deserves to know where and who they come from wholeheartedly. Is this an easy conversation absolutely not. Yes it's ok to have father figures but there's nothing like the real thing to feel that valid if the valid has been open with titles. Meaning saying things like " this is your step dad, uncle, cousin, my man, my fiance, ect" when titles are carried in it confuses the child and makes the child ask questions. Especially if their being treated differently unintentionally. If that makes sense.

Children are indeed sponges and want to learn. Like I expressed everything can be age appropriate. If the question Is "mommy where's my daddy?? Why haven't I seen or meet my daddy?" If you have a picture of dude you can say here's a picture of what he looks like....unfortunately he's choosing not to be in your life.

A question im not ready for my daughter to ask