CHILDREN AND DIVORCE

When a marriage cannot be repaired there are times when divorce in imminent. Whether we are looking at small children or teenagers divorce is stressful for the kids. First of all, kids of whatever age need to know what will happen to them. Where will I live, when will I see each parent. What about holidays and my birthday. How will I get money for college? This is not selfish on the part of the children but simply practical. Children do not need to know that reason for the divorce. Parents should never, never use kids as a sounding board. Children will handle divorce as well as parents do. This means that if parents fight a great deal during this process it will be upsetting to the kids. They need to be able to see both parents just about us much as they want. Certainly it goes without saying that this does not apply when the divorce is a result of any type of abuse of the child. When adults take actions to have a child whether planned or not there is a responsibility to be the guides for that child. This does not change when there is a divorce. If you are struggling in your marriage I hope it can be worked out but if not remember the responsibility you have to your children. Sherri

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[veste ralph lauren]

Yeah !… life is like riding a bicycle. You will not fall unless you stop pedaling!!…