I DO NOT have parental custody of them. We have JOINT custody of our kids.
I texted my son back, repeatedly, because I thought that since he texted me, maybe we could get a dialogue going. I tried.
I DO NOT have custody. I DO NOT have that power.
It's a difficult situation. I DO appreciate your input and feedback, along with those from whoever contributes. BTW, the courts here allow children who are teenagers to come and go between parents whenever they feel like it, and to stay with whichever parent they want to.....regardless of any court decision/ruling.
I continue to be hopeful that time, and persistence on my part, will ultimately be successful in encouraging my ex to cooperate with me in doing what is truly best for our kids.
"Always go straight forward, and if you meet the devil, cut him in two and go between the pieces." - William Sturgis, clipper ship captain, 1830's.