<p>As a divorced father myself, I can tell you that it is not always easy to be a part of your kid’s life.</p>
<p>Especially, I imagine, when you move to another state.</p>
<p>Nice parable floridadad, but it was not at all applicable in this situation.
There are times when it is appropriate for family to not be involved or invited.</p>
<p>And to the OP, I’m also glad that everything worked out so smoothly.
Thankfully, your ex did not put up a fuss. In that way, he choose well. </p>
<p>I’ve always homeschooled and had organized 3 high school graduations so far so I understood what you were dealing with.</p>
<p>It is amazing when those absent parents decide that it is time to just jump in. I find it funny that those that have been away for years think that they even have a clue about parenting. They are not there and have no other kid so how would they know anything about it? Bit of a rant…</p>
<p>I agree with letting your daughter decide what to do. This is her party, so she should make the decision. Your main concern is with her. How she feels and what it will mean to her. You want to take care of her, which you have been doing her whole life. If she wants him to walk up or if she thinks that he should be allowed to then, that is the way it should go.</p>
<p>Even though he is only there for the parties or for the fun times, you don’t want to push him away. Let your daughter at least have that much interaction with her dad. Obviously itis all that he is capable of. She will get a nice memory out of it, and you will be the good mom, as always.</p>