In a separation or divorce, parents ride an emotional roller coaster, but most parents do not blame a child for their problems. For sure, a child can add stress to a marriage, but a healthy relationship should be strong enough to get through the ups and downs of rearing a child. Any parent may, however, suffer from feelings of what-if and if-only. Such painful thoughts -- "Things were fine until we had..." or "What if we would have never had children?" -- are very normal.
If a child remotely believes that he or she is the reason for the breakup, that child is at risk of great emotional damage. This belief or notion increases the angle of an uphill battle for everyone. Unfortunately many parents work themselves into this position.
This is why the results of this assessment test contain helpful information, strategies and tactics on diminishing a child's guilt and building his or her self-esteem.
General Strategies and Tactics for Parents:
- Recognize, analyze and understand that you have choices to make.
- Recognize how these choices affect your child.
- Choose those that create growth, positive attitudes, and allow you and your child to move on.
- Look ahead. Avoid reflecting on your past.
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