How did you tell your kids about your divorce?

geedogox14 · 2024-11-06T12:11:17+00:00

My kids were 12 & 14 when we told them. They weren't surprised at all.

Just present the facts and tell them that you will love them just the same.

My guess, is that they will surprise you in how the react. Good luck

OrcasareDolphins · 2024-11-06T01:29:54+00:00

12 years strikes again!

Mamijie · 2024-11-05T22:10:27+00:00

You don't think they already know? If your situation is toxic, then they already know and might be relieved, but if not, then have you completed marriage counseling?

Children fear the unknown so sit with your soon to be ex and establish agreement on what you will share that's job 1, then:

Tell them what to expect during and after the divorce. Tell them, how and where they will live during the divorce. Tell them if you will live together or seperately and with whom and for how long. Tell them what the living arrangements will be after the divorce. Let them know if schools will have to change as well as activities. Explain how vacations will work.
I trust you have the answers to the questions and if not then please figure it out before speaking with your children. Uncertainty will make them feel insecure.

All the best to you and yours OP.

Title	How did you tell your kids about your divorce?
Author	the_money_meatsack
Upvotes	1
Comments	12
Date	November 5, 2024 9:48 PM UTC (1 year ago)
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