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My dad sug- gested to them that they shouldn't bring him, but they didn't get the hint. —Uneasy DEAR UNEASY » It is a shame that you can't count on yourself to keep your mouth shut. Is it possible that your cousin "Frank" has more self- control than you have? Would it be acceptable to you if you spent time in Frank's presence and he behaved respectfully, or do you feel compelled to shut this down? Obviously, if you and your parents feel that Frank poses a threat, then they should not hint around about it — they should tell your grandpar- ents he is not welcome. However, there is always a possibility that exposure to your family would be a positive influ- ence on your cousin. It is not your job to inspire him, but if he is open to spending time with you, perhaps you should be. You might learn that your preconceptions are faulty. DEAR AMY » My son is a year old. His father and I are no longer together, due to the fact that he cheated on me. At first I wouldn't allow him to see my son, but in January I started to let him see my son every weekend. My ex kept trying to get back together with me but I was done with him. Everything was good until last month, when I announced I was dating someone. My ex got angry and started demanding that I give him my son. I gave in, even though we had a court order stat- ing he was only allowed to have supervised visits because of his criminal activity. I still let him take our son, until one day he tried kidnapping him. It's been weeks since he's last seen our son and now he's moving. He wanted to see the baby before he left but I felt scared, so I told him to follow the court order. Was I being harsh? — A DEAR A » The purpose behind a court order is to protect the child, not to provide a way for you and your ex to manipulate one another. I worry about your judgment; for instance, why are you announc- ing that you are dating someone, to someone who is v olatil e? It i s prob ably not a good idea for you to date anyone seriously un- til you are a fully compe- tent and confident parent. Cousin says no to visit from across the political spectrum You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribpub.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Gemini(May21-June 20) — Versatility, discipline and adaptability will help with any damage control necessary when dealing with underhanded people. Protect your heart. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Stretch your imagination and offer offbeat suggestions. Your popularity will grow, and opportunities will arise that you cannot refuse. 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