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Its a bittersweet moment when you learn that yourparentsare only human and capable of making mistakes.
This is the reality check two children got after their beloveddognearly passed away due to their dads careless attitude.
He had prioritized spending time with hisgirlfriendrather than looking after the beloved family pet.
It is, after all, quite tough to know how to handle such situations correctly.
To get an experts opinion on this,Bored Pandareached out to Dr.Susan Newman, PhD.
She is a social psychologist who focuses on family interactions, including adult-parent relationships and raising children.
She is a regular contributor toPsychology Todaymagazine and the author of 15 books.
We asked Dr. Susan how much information divorced or separated people should give their kids about their other parent.
The less negative information you give children about a parent, the better.
Parents should not be discussing or sharing theiradult problemsand dislikes with children.
The state of a marriage, separation, and/or divorce are not kids issues.
Sharing details only adds to their discomfort and some think the situation may be their fault, she explained.
Susansays: in short, avoid pitting one parent against the other.
Most children are not mature enough to fully understand.
Be patient, over time, children come to their own conclusions and decisions about a parent.
As they grow up, they will form their own impressions, in this case of their father.
Difficult as it is, keep ugly details to yourself.
Family dynamics can become complicated, and divorce or separation may muddy the waters even further.
What are your thoughts on this?
Do you think the kids should be told the truth about their dad?
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