After Missouri parents go through a divorce, it is common for them to try to be amazing parents. They want to do whatever they can to prevent their child from dealing with mental health problems, getting bad grades, going to jail or dealing with issues that the media often promotes regarding children of divorced parents. However, it seems that shooting for “good enough” is a better option.
Research has revealed that if parents can work together to show respect for one another and co-parent with the best interests of their children in mind, their children may do just as well as children with parents who remain married. The way divorced parents treat each other will positively or negatively impact the children.
Some parents try to buy their children’s love or act as if the children are on vacation when they spend time with them. In order to maintain a normal routine, it is more beneficial to focus on doing school work and household chores, obeying the rules and respecting the boundaries that have been set in the home. Each parent needs to be focused on high-quality parenting.
It is important for divorced parents to give constant reassurance to their children. The children should know that they are loved and will be taken care of no matter what happens with the parents. This will provide them the stability they need to get through difficulties related to the divorce process.
Some parents are able to successfully co-parent while others have more difficulties. A parent who is concerned that their current child custody arrangement is not in the best interests of their children may want to speak with an attorney. The attorney may answer questions regarding modifying child custody or seeking sole custody. The attorney may also be able to provide assistance with parenting plans.
