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My Son’s Grades Plummeted After Moving in with His Dad—What I Uncovered Left Me Speechless

When my 14-year-old son, Mason, asked to live with his dad after our divorce, I didn’t say no. Not because it didn’t break my heart—it did—but because I thought maybe it would help him rebuild something with his father. Eddie had always been the “cool” parent. He wore backwards caps, brought donuts to soccer games, and was everyone’s favorite dad. After years of distance, he promised he was finally ready to show up—not just as…