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Deciding what you should or should not tell the children you have custody of is very simple. It requires you to keep in mind what is healthy for your kids.

Reasons for the separation and divorce of their parents is not something that children need to know. Especially if the circumstances were painful for either parent. Far too many parents use their ex’s flaws to drive a wedge between them and the children. They fail to recognize that this doesn’t just hurt their ex, it has a lasting impact on the kids emotional well being.

Divorce and the court proceedings are not information that they should be privy to. You are the adult, act like it! Should your child question you about things that happen, be firm in telling them that the divorce is between you and your ex and not something they need to have details on. Not only is this the “right” way to handle it, most judges will warn the parents against saying things which may result in alienation.

via What custodial parents should and should not tell their children – by Denien Robbins – Helium.