Originally Posted by
hopeful4 
Their father has only shown them unsteady behaviors, so they don't have that same comfort level.
Hopeful, thank you so much. This really put things into perspective for me. I think you are right that his unsteady behaviors cause them to tow the line a bit more with him. I think he also really did a number on their psyches when he said the reason they couldn't go to his house anymore was because of what they told me. Must feel awful.
Thanks again