Divorce and the Kids
Divorce is hard on everyone involved, but the children are the hardest hit among everyone. A husband and wife do not seem to be able to come to terms with their grievances and counseling is either not working or they do not want it to work. A divorce is inevitable and sometimes it is for the best in the long run to do so rather than to stay in a loveless relationship. The children, although it is sad, should see their parents in love and caring for each other rather than be among their bitter relationship. Children notice things that many people think will slip by them.
Holidays and the Kids
Holidays are tough when parents are divorced. One of the parents has to be alone for all or part of the holiday without their children. The children usually have to be carted back and forth for some of the holiday and shuffled between their parents. Both parents want their equal time usually. The kids, although they want to see the other parent, are children just the same and would like to just be able to play with their new things.
Decisions
Hopefully, both parents will be mature and rational about this decision. All year long they have to make decisions based on the theirs and the children’s schedule, but holidays get a bit trickier, as there is only one day that a holiday takes place on. The divorced parents need to put aside their own feelings about their ex spouse and consider what is best and fair for the children. Although this is your ex spouse you must remember that they are the child’s other parent and that this decision must be in the best interest of everyone. Remember to be fair to the other parent out of respect for the children. No matter why the divorce took place your children love the both of you and to make them choose is not only wrong, but disrespectful to them as well. Be mature, be fair, and be considerate. Your children are watching you.
Angel Lynn writes in weight loss and single parenting