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Name: Peter Mayers
Country: Canada
Although the discussion about divorce should be tailored to a child's age, maturity, and temperament, be sure to convey one basic message: What happened is between mom and dad and is not the kids' fault. Most kids will feel they are to blame even after parents have said that they are not. So it's vital for parents to keep providing this reassurance.

Name: Sharon Shawk
Country: Barbados
It is best to explain to the kids about divorce so that they get mentally prepared. what to tell depends on how much the kid can grasp and that depends on his age. It is best to keep away the details from the kids.

Name: shailesh
Country: India
HI i have 6.5 year old son we got separated its big problem for me to face society what should i do when ever i go to school to see parents meeting women around me look in different way. please help me i have not decided to get remarry again but i would love to marry some divorcee or widow who has child birth problem i would love to accept her one who look after me and my son from any part of world.some time i thing i should live india and settle abroad but then i decided running is not solution. i m very much worry about my son he keep on asking me about his mom what should i do please some one help me how i can make understand about fact to my son so i can secure his future. give your feedback it not possible for me to be in touch on net. any one who can help me u can bbm ur pin or invit me on blackberry so we can be in touch all the time my bbm pin is 21EB10CF do reply

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How to tell your children that their parents are getting divorced? What all should you tell them? How can you help them process and accept the divorce in a healthy manner?

Sowmya

I agree that we should think of our children before we dod anything. But if your marriage is truly bad, would you want to continue? How do you think your children feel when they see you fighting const...

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Nehal

I agree that talking to children about divorce is the right step to take. I know people who have tried to hide it from their children but they did not know that the children already knew everything ab...

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Siddhesh

The worst part is when the parents drag their children into their problems. People think that they will win if they turn their children against the spouse. What they do not realise is that in the end,...

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