I think what he says is what he feel at that moment and lies. FWIW.
But I completely agree that it makes more sense to figure out if it matters.
Step back and look at the facts and not what you want to see per se.
Encourage the kids for the kids sake. Not his and not yours. Your reasons need to be that pure. If you can do that, then do that. If not, then don't lose sleep over it.
No matter what he is about or where he is, you need to be on solid ground. You need to be, like it or not, the one that looks out for the kids and what's best for them.
Do it with honor. Hold your head up high and let it be what you are known for.
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."