Family breakdown inevitably causes some upset and disruption to children .In my experience this is minimised if parents can work together amicably in making future arrangements for their children .It also helps to have dialogue about new adult relationships and the introduction of a new partner or spouse .
At Freeths we promote mediation services that can help with this .This process can include direct consultation with children .Contact us for more detail .
Teens living with a stepfather or stepmother are more troubled than their peers.They are more likely to display depression or dishonesty or be bullied at school.Experts suggest it is better for children from broken homes to have a step-parent however, they also face the stress of a ‘new family structure’, claim scientists.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5275969/Kids-divorce-live-step-parent-troubled.html
