Minimize the Effect that Divorce Has On Children
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In my experience as a Austin divorce attorney, I have learned that there is no more challenging issue for families than the impact of divorce on the children that are involved. Although children may have experienced trauma as their parents grew apart, the major impact of such a life-changing event becomes even more pronounced when the separation is final.
You can learn more about some of those life changes by watching our free Austin divorce seminar. Adults in the life of the child become very important as sources of understanding, love, support and caring. Teaches and TA’s are the adults most commonly associated with kids on a regular basis in a school. This short article provides some guidance and information for educators working with children from divorced families.
Educators should first be alert to changes that occur in children as the change at home unfolds. Unfortunately, many teachers focus solely on the benchmarking and testing required by No Child Left Behind. In the process, concerned educators have become focused on the process and less focused on the day-to-day needs of the children in their classrooms.
Next, it’s important for teachers to find out what resources the community has available to children living in a home with divorce. They range from programs after school hours for single parents to financial help that will assist with child care costs.
Thirdly, educators should work with school administration to support the addition of social workers and school counselors who provide intervention and support for children experiencing the family trauma of divorce. Since children the majority of each weekday at school, this is the natural location for behavioral health services and related social supports.
Most importantly, educators need to set aside time to listen to the newly single parent in parent-teacher conferences and other meetings where one-on-one contact with the parent is possible. Parents can use this time with their child’s teacher to learn about what’s going on with thier child, what’s working and what’s frustrating them.
Significant changes in a child’s life that are not addressed in the early stages of the change can lead to life-long emotional and attachment challenges for the child. We understand this need and attempt to minimize the impact to children by using collaborative law in Austin. Teachers have a unique opportunity to intervene and support kids at a very important point when they need it the most. Teachers today have a key action step by creating opportunities for conversations with kids and paying attention to changes in them.
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:02 am
Many couple think that their problems will be solved through filing a divorce. The effect of word divorce into their children is very deep. If they think that everything will be resolved through this I think they’re mistaken. They are giving so much pain on their children. Especially if their children are still needing both parents to help build his/her self - esteem. Nice post. Thanks for sharing.
May 5th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Hi Amanda, I agree with you 101% about the effects of divorce to the children. You comment is awesome
May 7th, 2009 at 4:00 am
I’m wondering why couple decides marrying someone and later on filing a divorce. I have talked to children whose parents are divorced. Some says that it was ok for them and other would say that they hated their parents they only think of themselves. Great post.