what is the worst part of being a kid with divorced parents?

Answer 1

I am divorced with two kids in my custody. So, the worst part for the children is (1) listening to the parents slam each other, (2) being asked to be a conduit for information and (3) being influenced to take sides.

TO ALL SEPARATED PARENTS: Keep your kids out of the fight as much as possible. Remember, it is your divorce, not theirs. They just lost a family, don't make them lose a parent as well.

Only accept equal parenting.

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Answer 2

The worst part was that they didn't do it sooner. My brother and I hated hearing them yell, scream and fight constantly. Other than that, they were actually really great about everything. They didn't talk bad about each other to my brother and I- I think that's huge, your kids don't want to hear a bad word about their other parent, it tends to make kids bitter and angry. They let us decide who we wanted to live with, and didn't give us a hard time when we made our decisions. They let us cry and be upset. Even though I moved with my dad and my brother moved with my mom, we always had a bedroom at the other parent's house. My parents remained civil and kind to each other, especially in front of us. They asked us if we wanted to go talk to a counselor about our feelings. And of course they always reminded us that their failed marriage was not a reflection on either of us. Honestly, my brother and I got over their divorce really quickly because of how our parents acted. I hope it's the same for your kids.

Answer 3

My parents didn't divorce until I was 22. It isn't easy at any age.
I agree with those that said BASHING of the other parent is pretty bad.
But, MY PERSONAL favorite is a Mother who is still trying to collect child support for a daughter (my little sister) she didn't raise (my dad did, then she got emancipated). My sister is 23 years old, and my mom is still trying to squeeze money out of my dad. My dad paid for an extravagant wedding for my sister, and my mom barely put in a dime. That, I say is my worst part of being a child of divorced parents.
Don't worry, you will make it through. Good luck, Hon!

Answer 4

There needn't be a down side to any of this. IF your parents bad mouth each other, tell them to STOP IT NOW! They will listen. IF they have BF's that cruise you, tell them loudly to STOP IT NOW. I was divorced, my wife and I worked as a team raising our sons, and they were just fine with the situation..in fact, they were better off for the experience. Again, it is up to you to set the limits of what is bad in your life, and your parents love you...they will listen. good luck

Answer 5

I think the worst part is the child(ren) often suffer and lose out on the good things a family shares when there is a mother and father there to love and raise them.

Answer 6

In my opinion, it's hearing the two parents bad-mouth each other. Mine have been doing it pretty much since I was small.

Answer 7

My dad used to talk all this crap about my mom all the time. Dont believe either of them if they say anything bad about each ither. make it clear that you dont want any of that. Voice your opinion on everything if you dont feel right about it or sad. youll be okay.

Answer 8

Hearing them talk bad about eachother..It made me feel bad. I was like 10. I am a product of them and they both talk bad about eachother then I wonder whats so wrong with me....

Answer 9

Moms boyfriend checks you out.

Answer 10

not having dad come home at night for hugs and not having him in the house for comfort while i listen to his snores.