Parental Divorce or Separation

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Parental Divorce or Separation

Advantages

  • Do not witness as many arguements.
  • No or less atmospheres.
  • Things are calmer when they are separated - when they are living separately, each house is quieter and calmer without the other parent.
  • More quality of time with each parent - two birthdays/ two Christmas'/ two etcetera.
  • Could be out of danger.
  • Anxiety could possibly reduce.

Disadvantages

  • Difference in parenting styles.
  • Difference in disipline.
  • Different expectations such as curfews.
  • Confusion - especially for the younger ones.
  • Arguments/ disagreements/ conflicts of interest.
  • Siblings may be split up.
  • Pressure to pick favourites.
  • Feel sadness, upset, anger, frustration, rage, hate, etcetera.
  • Not understanding.
  • Mood swings.
  • Feeling guilty.
  • Feeling like your family has been torn apart.
  • Increased anxiety.
  • Accusing another of being guilty.
  • Blame on one particular person such as parent, sibling, other family members, a family friend, etcetera.
  • Could bully other people as an emotional outlet.
  • Feeling powerless.
  • Childhood ruined.
  • Teenage years ruined.
  • You find things wasn't as you'd always imagined.

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