How 'Disney dads' are making life hell for their partners

By Cosima Marriner
Updated October 24 2016 - 9:08am, first published October 23 2016 - 12:15am
Fathers can use presents to "buy" their children's affection. Photo: Louie Douvis
Fathers can use presents to "buy" their children's affection. Photo: Louie Douvis

When Aaliyah* split up with her partner she suddenly had to contend with "Disney Dad". While she was struggling to manage daily living expenses as a single parent on a low income, he was using his greater wealth to buy off their children with treats.