A close family member is going to be getting a divorce soon.
2006-07-20 08:16:12 · 7 answers · asked by iccur4 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I should add it's not his parents that are divorcing.
2006-07-20 08:25:44 · update #1
you could use a children's book....here is a website with some good info for helping children deal with various issues....
2006-07-20 08:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by mjboog2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to a 5 yr old is difficult because they will not understand that mommy and daddy will not be living together. All the PARENTS and ADULTS can do is act like PARENTS and ADULTS, to make it an easier transition on the child at hand, NEVER EVER bad mouth one another in the presence of the child do not be critical when the child is to return home from a visit with the other parent, be interested in how the visit went and try to be involved as much as possible with the child and ALWAYS be HONEST with them, they can pick up on negativity very easy...
2006-07-20 08:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by sweet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to the child that mommy and daddy will not be living together anymore and just answer whatever questions she/he may have from there. Don't answer anything that isn't asked. Believe me a 5 year old will speak his/her mind. And for goodness sake, don't ever, ever put the other parent down in front of that child. Remember, mommy and daddy are the most precious people in a child's life.
2006-07-20 08:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by BluePassion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At that age it should be simple, just tell him the people whom are divorcing are not going to be living together anymore.
2006-07-20 08:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by webwench2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the child that the two people will not be living in the same house any more.
2006-07-20 12:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they went to santa clause n will b helpin him deliver toyz from now on n will never return....
2006-07-20 08:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ AnGeL ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur mommy?\/daddy doesnt love u anymore
2006-07-20 08:32:17 · answer #7 · answered by lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋