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My dads affair
Im a17 year old guy living in South Africa and my dads having an affair. Most nights he sneeks out and when I look out the window I see him going to the womans house ( she lives practically across the street). The thing is this woman is a family friend to my family and my parents work with her plus to top it all off she's a teacher at my school! My dad doesnt know that I know about the affair. What should I do?! This is really tearing of apart and some advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Think of it this way. You are married and your wife is sleeping with a neighbor who happens to be a good friend of yours. Your children know. What would like. Your children to tell you about the affair or keep it a secret. In my opinion I would like my child to sit down with me and let me know what they know of. You are 17 which is a pretty okay age to deal with this. It will still be really tough your parents will probably argue your mother may already suspect something. just support her and don't hate your father. everything happens for a reason although we may never know what that reason is. good luck.
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You could blackmail your dad into admitting his morally inappropriate behavior, but if you're anything like me-that's hard to do because you love him and you don't want your mother and family to suffer the consequences. I do think you should talk to him and suggest that his actions are wrong.
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Confront him. Tell him what you've seen and tell him if it doesn't stop, you will be forced to tell your mother as you feel it is morally wrong, will break up the family and a very bad example for you. Tell him, "I'm your son. I shouldn't have to lecture you on incorrect behavior. It's supposed to be the other way around."
If he stops this behavior, then thank him and let it go. If he doesn't, well, sit mom down.
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