My parents divorced when I was six. In 1970, divorce far less common. I was one of only a few kids in school with divorced parents. And it earned me teasing. Adults weren't sympathetic either. Some, usually those in my parents' singles groups, would say I was lucky. My parents had a good divorce. Aka, they didn't fight and were still "friends." Their tone implied that I should be grateful, not complain nor even discuss feelings. Nobody seemed to care how the kid felt. Their concern was for the adults. Divorce Impacts Kids As Much, Maybe More, Than Parents
Divorce Impacts Kids As Much, Maybe More, Than Parents
My parents divorced when I was six. In 1970, divorce far less common. I was one of only a few kids in school with divorced parents. And it earned me teasing. Adults weren't sympathetic either. Some, usually those in my parents' singles groups, would say I was lucky. My parents had a good divorce. Aka, they didn't fight and were still "friends." Their tone implied that I should be grateful, not complain nor even discuss feelings. Nobody seemed to care how the kid felt. Their concern was for the adults. Divorce Impacts Kids As Much, Maybe More, Than Parents
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