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Divorce is never easy, even when its relatively mutual.
The parents have to navigate treacherous waters with children who are feeling betrayed all while managing their own emotions.
A manasked the internetfor advice after his messy divorce led to him picking his sister over his own daughter.
Since we only have the fathers input here, this might help make her behavior more understandable.
Parents must reassure their children that the divorce is not their fault.
They have done nothing wrong, she shared with Bored Panda.
While it might seem obvious, to the perspective of a child, the whole situation might seem confusing.
Children should be assured that they will be able to visit all grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.
Most important: Parents should not say bad things about the other parent.
This will cause the child internal conflict and emotional pain.
They should always refer to the other parent respectfully.
Parents should not have heated arguments in front of the child or teen.
Its not really common for a child or teen to take a side.
There are two situations in which they might.
First, they might worry about the more vulnerable parent.
They worry that the parent will be lonely or sad.
Second, the child might take a side to manipulate a parent.
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