As a human race we need each other.

I understand that L/Cpl Tommy Coombes will be back from Afghanistan in July for 2 weeks, lets hope that he will be able to see his daughter then as time is running out as he is due to be deployed in less that a week.

It is a complete disgrace that we expect young serviceman to go and serve their country, without being able to say goodbye to their children, there are many like Tommy.

What on earth is this doing to a whole generation of children who are being denied contact by resident parents , children must be part of both parents lives ie: equal parenting.

When you watch the total devastation in Japan and the incredible way they are all supporting one another and determined to rebuild their country, it is time for resident parents to stop alienation ,we never know what is around the corner, it will be the resident parents who will reap what they sow, as a human race we need each other, we must not use children as weapons in adult disputes, they are this worlds future and are only on loan to us, as parents and grandparents, time to respect them as they deserve.

Look to Japan and take note.

Jane.