My 5 year old sister found out today that her parents (my parents too) are getting a divorce.
She's devastated and I want to make her feel better.
What should I do?
Is there any books explaining divorce for kids?
2007-10-28 19:49:03 · 7 answers · asked by mish_mosh_posh 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I'm sorry to hear that. That sucks. It's nice to hear that you are looking out for your little sister. That's really sweet of you. I don't know of any books that can explain that to her. I would tell her that your Mom and Dad do love each other, but they just can't be together anymore. Tell her it's not anyone's fault, and they will always love the both of you just as much as they do now. Divorce is really hard for any family, no matter how old the children are. She'll be okay, she'll need a little time to adjust. Best wishes to you both. :)
2007-10-28 19:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by munkees81 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are already helping her by asking for help on how to. Be the best big sister which I know you are your concern for her proves that. When you return to school on Monday please arrange to speak with your schools councilor and he / she should be able to help you with material and guidance. If you still feel you did not get what you need to get through this contact your local CASA agency and they will hook you up with 24 hour assistance and a outlet the vent your feelings at any time of day or night.
I'm more concerned for you right now than I am your baby sister. She's young and truly will not fully understand whats happening and she should be kept that way so try hard as this sounds not to talk this too much with her in that it may do more damage than good. (Young children stress over what they don't understand fully.) Be available and the rest is up to your parents. Know this is not your fault and that your mommy and daddy no longer loving each other does not mean they will EVER love you both any less. Take care and may God bless your family.
2007-10-28 20:27:53 · answer #2 · answered by deniseandreu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to the library you will find a lot of books on divorce, there may even be some at you school library.
Your parents should be doing this, but if it has fallen on your shoulders, let her know it's not your fault.
Mommy and Daddy did this all on their own.Parents should learn to live in peace, for there children.
Children are getting all screwed up having to go back and forth.
My prayers are with you kids.
2007-10-28 20:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by luvspace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are books but the main thing is to make sure the baby knows it isn't her fault. Granted shes 5 but shes still a baby, lol.
She may blame herself over the simplest things too like talkin back, not eatting dinner, any simple thing can be complicated in their mind. And end up blaming themselves in the long run.
2007-10-28 20:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Alpha Female 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell ur parents how u feel....
2007-10-28 20:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by Sony 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
love , encourage and pray for her! and reassure her that its not her fault .
2007-10-29 02:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by dawn l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.dicorcedparents.com www.familyproblems.org
2007-10-28 19:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋