Dr. Judith Gerhart, CFP
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst 
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Helping Your Child Cope
August 22, 2009
Divorce is an adult concern. Children do not need to know all of the sordid details which have transpired to create the result. Children do however, need to know they are not the cause of the situation. Children are by nature egocentric. It stands to reason that if a child does not understand what is occurring they will attribute the destruction of the family unit to their own actions. Children should be encouraged to share their feelings regard the situation. Parents need to assure the child they have not created the situation which has led to the demise of the union nor have they any ability to rectify the situation. Communication is going to be a key tool in allowing your child to share concerns freely and to remove the feeling of responsibility from your child.
By: Tanja Mindrum-Moran
Posted by Judith Gerhart on August 22, 2009 | Permalink | Post a comment
Topics: Divorce, Post Divorce |
