Why didn't Charles Dickens children like him?

Answer 1

If indeed some of Charles Dickens' children didn't like him, it was probably because he left his wife Catherine for another woman, Nelly Ternan. The separation was quite public and certainly humiliating for Catherine, although Nelly's existence wasn't proved for many years. Some historians believe they had a child together, but this has not been confirmed. Dickens was somehow able to support Nelly and her mother in secret until his death. She later married. Claire Tomalin has written an excellent book about the relationship, "The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens."

Answer 2

While Charles Dickens had a complicated relationship with some of his children, it was mainly due to his demanding work schedule and frequent absences. He was known to prioritize his writing over family life, which created tension and feelings of neglect among his children.