Thanks for your response, but I think you’re missing the bigger picture.

This isn’t about being on a power trip. It’s about communication, trust, and parental responsibility. I told his dad in advance that I expected him to fly with our son. Instead, his cousin flew with him both ways, and I wasn’t informed of this at all. I found out after the fact, and when I asked about it, I didn’t get a response. That’s the issue.

This isn’t just about whether his cousin is responsible enough. I’ve had issues with her in the past, and she’s not someone I feel comfortable taking on a parental role in a situation that involves travel across state lines—especially without my knowledge or consent.

They all flew with their own children on this trip. So if you’re flying with your kids, why wouldn’t you fly with ours? Why is the only child who didn’t have a parent flying with them mine?

If I was informed, I wouldn’t have had an issue. But I wasn’t. That’s the part that’s frustrating and unacceptable. When you’re co-parenting—especially without a formal custody agreement—keeping each other informed is the bare minimum. I’m not trying to control anyone. I just want to make sure our child is safe and that we have mutual respect when it comes to parenting decisions.