Judith Wallerstein does an excellent job pointing out in this article on Huffington Post some of the important obstacles facing children of divorce. In my legal practice, I often observe that children have to grow up too quickly. They often become “parentified” in their relationships with their siblings and often even their parents. I think it is essential that divorcing parents do everything they can to shield their children from their conflict and to just let their children be kids.
Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
What Children Of Divorce Do And Don’t Learn
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A divorce is painful on all children. At all time, avoid any conflict in front of the children, and inform them of every move you make, so they know what is going on.
I agree. Thanks for sharing. Reducing the conflict is so crucial. That’s why I am such a strong advocate for resolving family law disputes through alternate dispute resolution options like mediation or collaborative practice.
I agree. Thanks for sharing. Reducing the conflict is so crucial. That’s why I am such a strong advocate for resolving family law disputes through alternate dispute resolution options like mediation or collaborative practice.