How do Teens Deal with Divorce?
Saturday, June 6th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Many changes happen when parents of a teenager go through divorce. He or she may have to deal with unpleasant feelings of the mom or dad towards each other, changing schools, or even moving homes.
Money matters may change a lot too. For example, a non-working parent may need to pay for mortgage or rent. Therefore, he or she should go out and find a job. Maybe this could be something that the parent is excited about. At the same time, however, it can also be pressuring and nerve-wracking.
Added to these are the expenses incurred during the divorce, starting from attorneys’ fees to other incidental court expenses. As a result, the teens should understand that the family may not afford some things that they used to have before.
Furthermore, practical or social challenges include traveling between parents and creating a new schedule routine. Attorneys know that the parents need to go to court and determine custody arrangements. This seems to be the most difficult change in the life of a teen. Eventually, the teen may have to accept these changes in the long run. And how they cope with this stress depends on their situation, personality, and support network.
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