No one wants pity, not even children. It is then the parental responsibility of Florida parents who are divorcing to show their children that divorce does not mean the end of their family, but a shift in how the family will function. There are still some hush-hush aspects to divorce in society, especially when children are involved. Some people feel sorry for kids of divorce — perhaps not as often as they did decades ago — but divorce is still often a taboo subject, which may hurt children, especially when they feel they can’t talk to their friends or others about what’s going on in their lives and how they feel about it.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that very young children, around the toddler age, aren’t affected by divorce. Studies show that this isn’t the case. By the time a child reaches the age of 2, he or she can begin to build memory, so how things happen in that child’s life is extremely important. The less trauma they perceive, the better for them, so parents should be mindful to rein in any arguing in front of young kids.
Children are creatures of habit and so they should have some stability in their lives, so the rules in each home should be relatively the same. Good co-parenting means discussing these types of issues and what’s best for the children. Disciplinary measures need to be consistent as do holiday times. Parents also need to be mindful of not only their children’s emotional health, but physical health as well since stress may manifest in physical ways, too.
Divorce is not easy. Parental responsibility is of paramount concern for parents who are separating. A Florida attorney may be able to help his or her client fashion a custody agreement that is in the best interests of the children. A lawyer may also be able to provide the names of other who may be able to help such as child or family therapists.