When parents contemplate divorce, it’s usually a long, intense, thoughtful process. It may start with intensive quarrelling or silent treatment building up over several years. Parents often are conflicted as to how a divorce will affect their children, so they take their time contemplating what to do. This makes good sense and often leads to problems being worked out and even divorce plans being suspended.
However, once the decision is made a separation occurs. This often involves one parent moving out of the house. At this point, children who have been worried for quite a while seeing the tension between their parents now need a clear explanation as to what is happening. Even the kindest most empathic children first want to know what changes are in store for them. They want to be assured of their safety and security and that their parents’ love for them is not compromised. Read more..
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