2007-08-25 18:55:18 · 5 answers · asked by Saladmaster22 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Be as honest as is feasible about the breakup. Talk to them on their level, don't share too much and don't treat them like they are five. Try to work out how the non custodial parent will be involved in their lives post divorce before you get to court and start battling it out. And if at all possible don't put them in the middle of any skirmishes that you and the ex end up having. I hated that as a child and finally had to say stop it so I could keep talking to both of them without feeling resentful.
2007-08-25 19:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by indydst8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best course would be to take them to a counselor's office after you and your husband break the news to them. Your kids will begin to distrust you and your ex. A couselor will be able to give them sound advice as well as be a trusting confidante.
Also, give each child a journal and tell them that is their private place to vent any/all their emotions. No one is allowed to read it, not even you. If they want you to read it, then they should leave it on your bed in the morning.
2007-08-26 02:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never bad mouth the X, listen to what they say carefully, be consistant in all things, love, time, money ,disipline! Don't be their weekend entertainment source, they r not cleaning/yard service w/o rewards!! Make them feel at home as you possibly can!!!OH yea and a lot of understanding!!!!!!
2007-08-26 03:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by happywjc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seven?
2007-08-26 02:36:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them. you gave us NO details, so that's as far as i can go.
2007-08-26 02:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋