My kid's mom is going on vacation to Tennessee and going to a megachurch televangelist who's been in the news for not allowing face masks to be worn in the church. My son is 12 and diabetic, and she won't allow him to get vaccinated because she believes they put fetuses in the vaccine, and that it changes your dna. She's pressuring him super hard and saying how much it hurts that he doesn't want to go, and they're leaving tomorrow morning.

He lives with me, but I don't have custody. But he has stated pretty firmly that he doesn't want to go. I have to tell her tomorrow that he doesn't want to go, and that I'm not comfortable with him going there without being vaccinated (and a host of other reasons). I'm not sure at all how this will go down, but I'm not looking forward to her accusing me of brainwashing him and then threatening to take him.

I needed to vent about this fucked up situation, but if you have any input or advice, I'm all ears.

  • Sandinband
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    3 years ago

    If he's 12 i believe he can get the vaccine and if he can't you can always lie about his age.

    As someone with a lot antivaxx family, you will not change their mind. They did not use logic to get themselves into the position theyre in now and no amount of peer reviewed studies, dumbed down explanations, or anecdotal information will change their mind. If they start genuinely asking questions then politely answer but you can't force them to think rationally. Also in general dont trust them about anything to do with covid. They will lie about where they've been or will try to get your kid to lie for them.

    Solidarity comrade, I hope your son stays safe.