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Chapter 19
Telling Your Kids It's Over |
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If you have children and you haven't yet told them about your intention to separate or divorce, this is the moment you're probably dreading. How can you break the news to your unsuspecting children, who look to their parents for love and security? What will go through their minds as you begin your discussion with them? How can you ease their fears while being realistic about the enormous changes about to occur? |
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No matter how old your children are, they must be told of the impending separation as soon as possible. Even a toddler can understand, if spoken to at his or her level. It is far more injurious to wake up one day with Mommy or Daddy gone than to be told in advancepreferably by both parents togetherthat one of you is moving out. |
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