Divorce and what to tell your child??

HopefulNisha · Feb 6, 2015

Hi,

I saw a different thread on divorce impact on child.

But, if, Once you decide to divorce anyway, what to tell your child. Suppose the child is being raised by a single mom and father doesnt visit at all/visit very rarely 1. What do you tell your chld when he asks for father.?
2.At what age can they understand the concept of 'not having a father'?
3.In Indian schools, are they bullied by other children ( or even adults) for being the kid of divorced parents?
4. Can a grandfather fill the gap of not having a father?

The age of the child in qn is 2 yrs

Whats your experience? At the verge of taking some big decisions in life. Your opinion could affect the decision!!
Please help

Iamagoodgirl · Feb 7, 2015

Yes having grandfather does help.
About indian school thats difficult to answer.In indian metro cities divorce is becoming normal.I dont think so that can be a reason to get bullied at school.
Choose school carefully.check school reputation ,teachers before you admit your kid there.
I am not sure what to tell your son about divorce.Let other more experienced ladies cheap in.

CrayoNess · Feb 7, 2015

It is important to tell the child that the divorce is not his/her fault, to always be neutral/positive when talking about the other parent, arrange (if possible) that the child can have Access to the parent.