There is a right way to talk to your children about your divorce. And, there is a wrong way to talk to your children about your divorce. Of course, the cardinal rule is never to criticize the other parent in front of the children, and this rule applies whether or not you are divorced. Unfortunately, the stress of separation and divorce often causes parents to forget that rule and to share their anger and frustration with their children. When you do that, your children can begin to feel that they are not allowed to love both parents, and they can actually internalize that pain and end up blaming themselves for the divorce.
To see how divorce affects children watch and listen as these children of divorce share their thoughts with Oprah. Then consider attending — or re-attending — a parent education program to help make sure you avoid the pitfalls.
