The effects of divorce on the psyche of children vary according to their personalities. Some children interact in a natural and understanding manner, while others have a difficult time understanding the step of separation, especially if marital disputes are at their height in the home; Which affects very negatively on the psyche of the child, and makes him feel lonely and afraid.

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Is the psychology of children affected after divorce? And ways to deal with them

Children are resilient and can go through the transition to divorce as an adjustment rather than a crisis, but it cannot be said that all children are equally resilient.

 Children's different personality and ages, of course, affect the extent to which they accept the idea of ​​separation, as well as the way parents treat each other, and the atmosphere prevailing during that stage.

The most common effects of divorce on children's psyche

Academic achievement.

Difficulty adjusting to change.

emotional sensitivity.

Loss of interest in social activity.

feeling guilty.

Anger and agitation.

Destructive and deviant behavior.

Loss of faith in marriage and family.

The emergence of many health problems.

How to deal with children after divorce

1- Continue to be involved in your child's life

Your child wants his parents to be a part of his life, so when you don't make time for him, he feels unimportant in your life.

Make time in your schedule to do fun activities with him.

2-Work hard to keep the child away from your differences with the other party

The child blames himself and thinks he made a mistake when the parents fight in front of him, which leads to him feeling guilty and depressed.

Instead of using the child to pass on information, try to discuss things with the other parent, and try to keep them out of any arguments.

3- Minimize negative things about the other parent

If you say degrading things about the other parent, the child feels the need to agree with you and to take sides with you at the expense of the other party; Which makes him loaded with negative feelings towards him.

4- Communicate honestly with your child

The child deserves to know the truth about why you got divorced; So communicate honestly with your child.

 Try to simplify the matter for him, and take into account the age stage he is going through, and you can use a specialist to choose a mechanism for telling him the reason for the separation.

5. Be supportive of the time your child spends with the other parent

If the other parent starts a new relationship or remarries, encourage your child to spend quality time with the other parent and extended family.

6-Help your child express his feelings

Encourage your child to be honest and admit his feelings, and let him know that the breakup is not his fault.

It is normal for a child to express feelings of anger, resentment, or anxiety.

Let him know that everything will be fine, even though there are some changes in their schedules and daily routine.

7- Take care of yourself

Make time to take care of yourself by exercising, eating healthy, and keeping in touch with friends.

You can jot your thoughts in a notebook or join a support group.

8-Keep your child's routine as much as possible

Maintaining a consistent routine for the child will give him a sense of peace and stability when other aspects of his life change.

Don't allow your child to break the rules or slack off responsibilities or chores.

9- Seek psychological advice if necessary

If you feel you are having a difficult time, don't hesitate to seek professional help; A therapist can provide reassurance to you and your child.

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