Alice is planning a visit with her sister Jeannie, and her nieceand nephew on the West Coast. She will be staying with them for thesummer. While Alice is on the phone with Jeannie, Jeannie confidesto her that she and her husband were filing for divorce. Bothchildren are school aged, with the girl being two years older. Thekids call Alice their “favorite Aunt,†and they have a high regardfor her. Jeannie has asked Alice to help her talk to the kids aboutthe upcoming divorce. After reading about the changes in the selfthat occurs during early childhood:
What are three things Jeannie can say or do to help the kidsdeal with the divorce?
What are the effects of divorce on children and families?
Should Jeannie and her husband stay together for the sake of thechildren?
The premise that CONFLICT rather than divorce may be the primaryfactor affecting WELL BEING in children. Do you agree with thispremise? (Find additional research to support your response.)
What is your experience with divorce (personal orobservational)?
