Talking to An Elementary Age Child
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Talking to An Elementary Age Child
By the time a child reaches elementary school, they are better able to understand the elements of divorce. They now have the ability to understand not just their own point of view, but the points of view of conflicting parents. The greatest concern with explaining circumstances of divorce to this age of child is that they may polarize or disconnect from their own feelings. In other words, they may view one parent as "all bad" and the other as "all good". Or, they may disown both parents and refuse to deal with the situation. Providing limited, concrete facts is important, as is assuring the child that their needs will be met. Make sure a solid routine is in place, and yes -- it is okay to show the elementary child feelings.
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