Q: Can a father legally keep me, an unrelated adult, from communicating with his kids, even if there is no bad intentions?
A father of 2 boys that Ive known for almost 4 years in person asked me to cease communication with them for no reason in January. I didn't listen and continued communication, until 2 weeks ago when he said he found out about our communication, and harshly told me to cut contacr and "seem as if I simply fell off the face of the earth!". He claimed that me communicating with them was harming them, which is entirely false, and that's not just on my account. One boy, now 15 has willingly reached out to me and openly defended me. The younger has not reestablished communication since initially being told to cut it off, so I don't know his stance. Their father claimed he was getting the authorities involved and would file a restraining order if necessary. So far nothing has actually happened, and even so, he has no legitimate basis for one without lying. I would like to note that their are A TON of key moments and details I'm leaving out because of space, but please ask questions.
A:
If you are not in any way related to these children, and sometimes even if you are related, a parent absolutely has the right to prevent you from communicating with their children. Absent certain circumstances, a PARENT of a child(ren) has a more superior right to their child(ren) than ANYONE else. That right includes making decisions thst they believe are in their child(ren)'s best interest.
Thus, if this Father believes it is in his children's best interest that you no longer have any communication with HIS children, then he has every right to ask you to stop communicating with them. Failure to adhere to his request could potentially lead to a lawsuit and/or criminal charges against you. This father is also not obligated to tell you why he does not want you communicating with HIS children any more.
I hope this information helps.
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