"Tell them marriage is complicated and parenting is forever. 'The truth' is something that will never be 100 percent in your reach. It is not acceptable for your kids to tell younger children potentially hurtful information against their parents' wishes."
"If your sister can rise above her wounded feelings to focus on the well-being of her kid, I think you need to rise above your less-wounded feelings to extend him the same courtesy."
Maintaining a unified front during a divorce is crucial for the well-being of children. A family member struggles with the idea of telling their teenagers the truth about a divorce, feeling that one partner is to blame. The advice emphasizes the importance of protecting younger children from potentially hurtful information and suggests that adults should prioritize the emotional well-being of the children involved. It encourages rising above personal feelings to support the children’s needs during family transitions.
Read at Slate Magazine
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