Things you should watch for in your children:
1. Grades go down. When going through a
divorce, talk with child’s teachers to let them know of the situation. Most often,
children’s grades will suffer during this hard time. Let your child know that
if they need extra help, teachers and tutors are available and more than
willing to help.
2. Loss of friends. Let children have
friends over and go out with friends. They may need an “out” and want to just
feel normal. Be aware of where they are and who they are with, but let them
make new friends. Sometimes starting a relationship when parents are getting
divorced helps fill a small portion of that void.
3. Change in dress. Girls, for the most
part, will stop taking care of themselves through this time. This is a portion
of depression and it’s important to help your children feel good about themselves
emotionally, as well as physically. Especially for younger girls, help her with
makeup, hair, and dressing. Watch for this sign in young men as well.
4. Always needing a
boyfriend/girlfriend. Sometimes children feel that through divorce, they need
to find an intimate relationship with someone. It’s okay for them to date at
the right age and time in life; however, if they are constantly dating and needing a boyfriend, they may feel alone
when they are single. Push for group dates and meeting a lot of people. It’s
okay to date, but be aware of who they are with and create rules for curfew,
activities, etc…
By Jessie
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