Practical Compromise During Divorce
Autor: Kimberly Willard • April 29, 2016 • Coursework • 437 Words (2 Pages) • 1,087 Views
Practical Compromise during Divorce
Kimberly Willard
BSHS/406
April 25th, 2016
Lateefah Alleyne
Practical Compromise during Divorce
We will describe some practical compromises that one would recommend and how these compromises can help benefit the following during a divorce process: children, grandparents and family friends. When couples decide to marry they are not thinking that it will end in divorce. Divorce can be very devastating for all of the family members. It is helpful when one is able to find a reasonable understanding which will help to decrease the anxiety and sense of loss one feels as hopes and dreams of the future shift from a nuclear to a binuclear family. Divorce can be less stressful if emotions are in control and the family works toward a solution that puts the children’s needs first.
Children
In working toward a compromise for the sake of the children, couples can minimize the negative impacts the post-divorce family has on the children. Children’s adjustment to divorce is directly related to the parent’s behaviors, attitudes, and relationship. As parent’s model good behavior and respect for one another, the children will benefit. Parents can reduce psychological stress and bridge healing for children by encouraging children to have a positive relationship with the other parent (Campbell, 1992). In taking a team approach parents can work together toward problem solving and parenting, this will increase the stability in the children’s lives which will enhance the overall development and growth and impact of divorce.
Supporting Relationships
Family members and friends need to make a compromise when it comes to supporting the relationships and decisions of the binuclear familiar also. Supporting the choices the family has made and finding a way to respect the decisions rather than blame an individual is beneficial for the children. Parents have a responsibility to encourage relationships that will help the children of divorce. Supporting these relationships can mean including the ex-spouses family members in the children’s lives inviting them to participate in family events, and keeping the family up-to-date on the children’s growth and accomplishments.
...