Teen's Emotional Reaction To Parents' Divorce Leads To Punishment Instead Of Support

Probably the worst part about divorce is having to break the news to the kids. You and your partner can make things easier by preparing what to say and how to say it.

Children must be reassured that everything will work out. Sitting down together as a pair is the most effective way to convey this message.

It's critical that children understand you're on the same team and that even though you won't be living together, you will continue to parent together. The age of your children influences what you say, so don't try to overload them with details.

They will most likely have numerous questions, and it's up to you to give your best response. Giving them a timeline or some sort of explanation about what will happen will help, as children's responses to hearing about divorce vary.

Some will be upset, guilty, or furious, but the OP chose to cool off at his friend's place after his parents announced their divorce. Worse still, they chose not to reveal why they were getting divorced.

Later on, they yelled at the OP as he packed and called him an AH who doesn’t give a crap about his family. The OP left anyway, and now his parents are furious with him and threatening him too.