It is a hard situation, sounds like you also need some support. I hope you have worked out the best way for you both and have the support you need.

This is so awful.
I know many wonderful Daddys who are not allowed to see their children because things didn’t work out with Mummy & as pay back Mummy says no.
This man has the opportunity to be apart of his life & chooses not to!
It’s horrible!

You should explain to your son that he is very very lucky because you are his Mummy & his Daddy! Make it sound very exciting & express how special this situation is.
Don’t cover for this dead beat Dad!
When your son is old enough you can explain the whole truth to him, for now keep it simple.
Best of luck.

Wow, what a sad situation to be in. As he’s only 2, keep it simple, maybe have a photo of dad so he knows he has a dad, and explain he can’t be here just now but still loves him a lot. Add more info as he grows and is more able to understand

Have photo of his dad to show him/her and say he had to go away but he still loves you very much. No big answer just enough to let him know he has a dad

Just let him know that you are his mummy and daddy, x poor thing!

what an awful situation for you and so hard at his age to explain things….good luck god bless

I hope these answers have helped u

I hope things improve and a relative could help be a father figure for him

Really tough one. I thinks u r lucky in this day n age. A lot of fathers are not around. But back in the days there were actual families. Now it’s all different. My daughter sees my dad as a father figure! Which is really nice.
U can’t say his dad was not the one u wanted as it gives him the thought that it might b ur fault. Which it sounds like its a selfish man. Who is missing out on a beautiful family!

Ask a male relative or friend to take him out for a little while to kick a ball etc

How did you tell him?

I hope everything is working out well for you and your little boy

Tell him confidently that you are both his mummy and dad and you love him twice as much because of this.

Maybe tell him you are so lucky to have him and he is lucky to have you – when someone has at least one very special mummy (or daddy) in their life that is what really matters. Mention to him some other kids don’t have mummies and they are lucky to have a daddy, and that like your son they too are lucky to at least have one special parent in their life that loves them very much. As others have mentioned, be gently honest but keep it simple.

Do you know anyone who could be a positive male role model??

That’s a hard one. Have you got a brother or dad who can take your son out?
Maybe try to get in contact with your ex’s family. Such a shame he doesn’t know what his missing out on.

a delicate subject that many people have to approach. there are many good suggestions that I have been reading on here. have strength while you talk to him. your son will anywas love you

I feel for you. I was lucky my Gorlovka didn’t ask til grade one when someone asked her where her dad was she told them she didn’t have one and they told her everyone has to hae a dad.

I told her she didn’t have one but she has a wonderful pop and uncle (she took them to father stuff at school) and that one day she may have a dad and that would be more special as he will have chosen to be her dad out of all the kids. Never thought she would be 14 when I met mr right .

Your boy will love and respect you for everything you have done for him. I wish u both luck and happiness

Oh that would be so tough. Do you have any male family members or close male friends who could be his male role model? When I separated from from my children’s father I made sure my father and younger brother were good support and role models for them to still have that strong male presence in their lives

how sad for the little boy. Keep it brief and honest.