How to Deal with Divorce As a Child
Divorce is a disaster which not only ruins the lives of husband and wife, but affects the kids and other family members as well. Nevertheless, it depends from case to case as for some it is a relief. Usually, couples reach the decision of divorce due to a disagreement in their fundamentals or due to a disagreement in the way things should have been.
Whatever the case may be, divorce is one of the most difficult phases of life and most people often find it hard to get through this. In many cases, couples who divorced each other are seen to remain unhappy even after the divorce and the sole reason for that was regret. It is often observed that couples blame children for their divorce decision and leave them behind.
There is nothing to argue about it that the individual who is most affected by the divorce of parents is the child. It does not matter whether you blame your child or not, he/she will still find it hard to live with this decision. It is because children desire the love of both father and mother but no matter how strong their urge is, they will still not be able to have it. If you are a kid of divorced parents, you should try to cope with it and do not let your emotions overwhelm you.
Instructions
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You should never hold yourself responsible for the divorce of your parents. Keep in mind that, you are too young for it and it was the issue between your parents, you had nothing to do with it.
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You should realise that crying does not help in any case. Instead of being overpowered by your emotions, you should try to get over it. Remember that, it was the responsibility of your parents to come to a mutual understanding.
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Keep in mind that this is also a difficult phase for your parents, you should accept the fact and do not blame them in any case.
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If you are unable to get rid of your emotions, try engaging yourself in songs or poetry.
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Prepare yourself for the fact that after a short time, your parents might be patching up with other people. If you have anything to say to them about it, you should talk to them politely.
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You should engage yourself in your hobbies as this way you can keep yourself distracted.
