Helping Children Of Divorced Parents Cope With The Split

by Inspiration4Living.com

Anger is also a very common emotion experienced by children of divorced parents. Your child may start acting out at home or school because of the built up anger over the divorce. Look for the signs that your child has pent up anger. One of the best ways to deal with this (and all the other emotions that the child will experience) is to encourage your child to talk.

Give your child a forum in which to express this anger. Bottled up anger can lead to higher stress, acting out and self-destructive behaviors, so it is important that you allow your child to express anger. Be prepared that your child may say things that will hurt you. You must remember that your child is hurting right now, too. That hurt may come out as anger, and that anger may be directed toward you, your spouse or both.

When the anger, guilt and fear become too much, your child may experience depression. If the depression deepens, your child may contemplate suicide. Although you are going through a great deal right now, don’t forget your child is hurting too. If you see signs of depression, such as isolation, substance abuse, uncontrolled crying, irritability, or other signs, seek professional help for your child. This may be the best way for your child to express the feelings that children of divorced parents experience. Here, your child will be able to express concerns in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

Children of divorced parents go through a range of emotions. Much like the stages of grief, when a divorce happens, children will go through those stages. As a parent, you are responsible for making sure your child is safe and has an outlet to express fears and concerns. While it is a fact that circumstances decreed that the marriage should end, don’t let it destroy your children in the process.

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