There’s a wealth of literature on how divorce influences the psychology of children. Children perceive their parents’ separation depending on how the parents broached the topic and their behavior about it. To ensure the happy and stable development of children even after divorce, parents should relate the process to children in a two-step manner.
It is important that the child hear both sides of the story and be assured of both parents’ love and support no matter what happens afterwards. Usually, the child fears that the separation of his or her parents will result in a halving of love; parents should therefore be clear in maintaining that their love for their child will not waver, regardless of the legal status of the marriage.
Parents are recommended to seek the advice of their mental health expert for more detailed strategies.
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