How to Explain Divorce to Your Child

Divorce is a very painful and difficult situation. It is important to have your children understand what is happening so that they can adjust to their new living arrangements. This article will help you explain to your child what is going on and why.

1. Explain to your child why you are getting divorced. Tell them how long it has been coming and why you feel it is necessary. Explain to them that you love them and that this is for their own good. Let them know that you will still be there for them and that you will not leave them.

2. Talk to your child about divorce and the effect it will have on them. Explain to them that this will make them an orphan, and that they may need to live with someone else. They may need to stay with relatives or friends. You can tell them that you will be there for them during this time, but they will need to start looking for another home.

3. Be sure to tell your child about your feelings and emotions during the divorce. If you feel sad, frustrated, angry or depressed, let them know. This will help them understand what is happening. If you are having a hard time dealing with the situation, don't keep it all inside. Tell your child how you are feeling.

4. Tell your child that you will still love them even if you get divorced. Tell them that you will always be there for them. If you are unable to spend as much time with them as you would like, you can explain that you are working to take care of yourself and your children. Let them know that you want to be there for them, but that you need to do this for their own good.

5. Let your child know that they can talk to you about anything. Tell them that no matter what happens in life, they can always talk to you. Let them know that you are always there for them.

6. Make sure you tell your child that you love them. Tell them that they are important to you and that you will always be there to protect them. Let them know that they are special to you and that you will do everything you can to make sure that they are happy.

7. Let your child know that you will always love them no matter what happens. This will help them to deal with any problems that they might have with the divorce.

8. Talk to your child about the divorce and ask them questions. Ask them what they think about the divorce and what they want to happen. Ask them how they feel about the divorce and how they are coping with it.

9. Talk to your child about what will happen when you get divorced. Tell them what you expect from them. If you have a plan for what you want to do, let them know what you expect of them.

10. Let your child know that he or she is not alone. Tell them that there are other people who are going through the same thing. Tell them that you can be there for them if they ever need someone to talk to.

11. Tell your child that you love them and that you will always be their parent. Let them know that you care about them and that you will always do your best to make them happy.

12. Tell your child that you can't wait until you see them again. Tell them that you will be able to play with them again and that you will be able to take them places together.

13. Tell your child that you are doing the best that you can to work out the problems between you and your spouse. Let them know that you love them and that nothing will change that.

14. If you have made up, tell your child that you love him or her. Let them know that you have made up because you love them.

15. Tell your child that you still love him or her and that you will always be his or her mommy or daddy.

16. Tell your child that you hope that they will always be happy. Tell them that you want them to grow up to be happy adults.