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What can I do to help my child cope with divorce?

If you are separated or divorced, you are not alone. The U.S. Census bureau estimates that approximately 50 percent of all American children born in 1982 will live in a single-parent home sometime during their first 18 years, mostly because of separation or divorce. Although a parent dealing with divorce may feel that all of the pressure is focused on themselves, kids are most definitely affected both short-term and long-term from the divorce. Fortunately, parents can help their children cope during a divorce. By minimizing the tension, exercising patience, and responding openly and honestly to your kids' questions, you can minimize the damage divorce can cause.

In the Jewish Community

Although the rate of divorce is thought to be lower in the Jewish Community, no concrete evidence supports a significant difference. In any Yeshiva or Bais Yaakov school, it is likely that at least one child in every class comes from a home broken by divorce. As a result of the stigma placed on divorce in the Jewish community, kids coping with divorce may feel defenseless and alone. It is important to explain to your children that parents who divorce are not evil or sinners. Make them aware of many resources available to them, and encourage them to ask for help when necessary.

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Resources

Parents Without Partners
http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org/
Parents Without Partners is an international nonprofit organization devoted to single parents and their children.

Divorce Online
http://www.divorceonline.com
Divorce Online is for people involved in, or facing the prospect of, divorce.

Academy of Family Mediators
http://www.mediate.com/people/personprofile.cfm?auid=724
This organization helps families locate family mediators. For assistance in locating a family mediator in your area, contact: Academy of Family Mediators 5 Militia Dr. Lexington, MA 02421 (781) 674-2663

Children's Rights Council
http://www.gocrc.com
Local chapters of the Children's Rights Council throughout the country deal with custody issues and divorce reform and work to ensure meaningful and continuing contact for the child between both parents and extended families. Contact them at: Children's Rights Council 6200 Editors Park Dr., Suite 103 Hyattsville, MD 20782 (301) 559-3120

Joint Custody Association

This organization provides detailed information about joint custody. Contact this group at: Joint Custody Association 10606 Wilkins Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 475-5352

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