Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Divorce Can Strengthen Parent-Child Relationships
The divorce process
is always difficult for everyone involved, especially young children. The tense
emotions associated with working out important issues such as child custody, child support,
spousal support, and property division can place a strain on family
relationships. But the good news is many people find that their relationship
with their children actually becomes stronger once they settle into divorced
life.
Parents often find that there are several benefits to
sharing child
custody with their ex-spouse:
·
Each parent gets to enjoy some downtime without
the children, where they can pursue their adult interests. When they see their
children again, they are often refreshed.
·
Each parent is the primary caregiver during time
spent with the children. This can allow a parent who took more of a passive
parenting role during marriage to make important decisions and develop their
parenting style.
In addition, parents who are still on amicable terms after
the divorce can work together to make sure the child has a well-rounded
environment between both households. This allows you to provide the type of
care and develop the type of relationship with your child that feels natural to
you based on your personal strengths.
While there are certainly challenges associated with being a
single parent, the benefits can result in stronger bonds with your children
than what you experienced during a strained marriage.
Labels: child custody, divorce
posted by Andrew @ 4:34 PM
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