| Hot Topics |
|
Parents Forum
,Parenting Community
,Pregnancy Forums
, &Parenting Resources
 |
| |||||||
 |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
08-25-2008, 10:01 PM
| #1 | ||
| Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 10
Rep Power: 0 Reputation: 10  Children: Lucas almost 2 & Brooklyn Just Turned 1 |
I knew my parents had been having problems lately but today when I was talking to my Dad he let it slip that he has been thinking about divorce and that it was a distinct possibility in the near future. I asked if they had tried counseling and he says no and that he wasn't willing to try that. Anyone else have an older set of parents get divorced? How did you go about explaining to your kids that grandma and grandpa were not living in the same place anymore?
__________________  Personalized Children's Gifts - Available From www.oneofakindchildrensgifts.com | ||
|       |
Talk About A Shocker |
08-25-2008, 10:11 PM
| #2 | ||
| PF Fanatic  Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: melba, Idaho
Posts: 205
Rep Power: 177 Reputation: 4270  Children: Son(17),DD(16),Son(16),DD(15),Son(7), DD(4),Son(2 years) |
You explain it no differently then if it was you and your spouse. How horrible though, I hope your mom knows this. Kids are resilient, if handled well they should have no big problem adjusting. It will be awkward for sure, but reassure them it has nothing to do with them. Good Luck!
__________________  Jennifer, mom to some wonderful kids! | ||
|
| |
|
08-26-2008, 06:48 AM
| #3 | ||
| PF Addict  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 1,005
Rep Power: 887 Reputation: 21596 Children: Delaney, 4 years old |
I agree with mom2many...but also make sure that the kids know that they will still see BOTH grandparents.
__________________ ----Proud Papa of Delaney Maria, my angel------  | ||
|
| |
|
08-26-2008, 11:33 AM
| #4 | ||
| Super Moderator  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,420
Rep Power: 1306 Reputation: 29731 Children: 2 children, Debra Lyn, and Logan (Bubba) Michael |
I agree with everyone else. I'm really sorry your family is going through this
__________________  Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult | ||
|
| |
|
08-26-2008, 11:48 AM
| #5 | ||
| PF Regular  Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midwest
Posts: 49
Rep Power: 85 Reputation: 2089 Children: Curt 20(this month) and Sean 18 |
You know, it isn't any easier for you now that your an adult than it would be if you were a child. I'm so sorry that it has come to this for them. I feel for you. As far as your kids go, you will just need to be honest with them. Let them ask questions, and answer them to the best of your ability, so you can help them understand the situation. God bless and good luck. Keep us posted and when you need support, we will be here. | ||
|
| |
|
08-28-2008, 07:38 PM
| #6 | ||
| Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 10
Rep Power: 0 Reputation: 10 Children: Lucas almost 2 & Brooklyn Just Turned 1 |
Thanks for the advice and support it is much appreciated.
__________________ Personalized Children's Gifts - Available From www.oneofakindchildrensgifts.com | ||
|
| |
|
09-13-2008, 12:22 AM
| #7 | ||
| Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 10
Rep Power: 0 Reputation: 10 |
i'm sorry to hear that... my parents separated when i was a junior in high school... it sucked then. it must suck just as much/if not more now for you.. : / keep your chin up.. | ||
|
| |
|
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
Linear Mode
| |
Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Teenage talk about sex | MissMissy | Adolescence/Puberty | 5 | 03-10-2008 10:24 AM |
| Can a Man Talk TOOOO Much? | ntbuddy | General | 10 | 02-08-2008 03:50 PM |
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:35 AM.
