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By Tyler E. Kaestner, Esq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Country music singer Luke Combs\u2019 new song \u201cTake Me Out to the Ballgame\u201d delivers a rare perspective. Written from the point of view of a child, the song describes the emotions and desires of coming to terms with his parent\u2019s separation, and that his Dad is no longer living with him and his Mom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The song begins by the Child recalling how he caught a foul ball at a baseball game, had it autographed by a player, and cherished it. He then shifts to talking about having to play ball with himself, and calling his dad to tell him he misses him, before asking if his Dad will take him out to the ballgame. The Chorus and second verse leave all pretenses behind \u2013 asking \u201cwhat\u2019s this every other weekend thing even all about?\u201d \u2013 representing a common partial custody schedule that this Child is seemingly experiencing with his dad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Child in the song goes on to say that his Mom says she still loves his Dad, and in some way always will, and blames himself for his parents not being together: \u201cI\u2019m so sorry I was bad, I promise I\u2019ll be better.\u201d At the end of the second verse, the Child negotiates with his Dad: \u201ccause I just wanna see you, and if you\u2019ll come back, you don\u2019t have to\u2026 take me out to the ballgame.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Child in this song clearly does not understand the adult complications in his parent\u2019s relationship, he does not understand why his dad can not just pick him up from the house at any time, and ultimately, he just wants to be a kid and go see a baseball game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certainly, there are plenty of valid reasons and circumstances as to why the Child can not see his Dad regularly, and why the Child should not know about adult topics. However, what his song reveals is the innocence, confusion, and insecurity of a Child dealing with his world turning upside down. Sometimes, that perspective is lost in the middle of custody litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While a lawyer\u2019s duty is to advocate for his client, first and foremost, courts must consider the best interests of the child in determining a custody schedule. A family lawyer can help connect these interests, to ensure that the parent he represents, and the child, have a strong, loving relationship \u2013 which may be best served by allowing the other parent to come by for an extra visit if it helps the child transition to a new normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is such an impactful song that I think every parent going through a custody dispute should listen to. It might just make your Child\u2019s whole week if they could go to that ballgame with their other parent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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