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5 Positive Lessons Children Learn From Divorce

  • Writer: Alan Jacobs
    Alan Jacobs
  • Mar 20, 2017
  • 1 min read

Many parents worry their divorce will negatively effect their children. However, one psychologist says divorce can have a positive impact on kids.

In this blog posting Jackie Middleton offers five positive life lessons children can learn following a divorce.

  • They become resilient and adaptable.

  • They become more self-sufficient.

  • They develop an increased sense of empathy toward others.

  • The idea of marriage isn't taken for granted.

  • They learn more through quality time spent with each parent.

 
 
 

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