What the mother do shouldn't dictate how good a father you should be. Your actions will show the kid that you're not the clown the mother painting you to be and as they get older they will understand thatYou are absolutely right. And totally agree with you.
And it’s crazy how many dudes walk away from their kids. It’s also crazy how many women make the decision to isolate the father either by using lies, the system or poisoning the child.