Children Quote by Dennis Prager
“Badmouthing your ex-spouse rips the child apart”
About This Quote
Source Opinion Column: 2020, Family Dynamics
Criticizing a former spouse publicly harms the child, emphasizing the need for respectful co‑parenting.
In simple terms: Bad talk hurts kids.
Key Takeaway
Protect children from conflict.
Themes
family
communication
children
Mood
concerned
empathetic
Type
social
advice
When to use this quote
- divorce court
- parenting workshops
- therapy
Key Concepts
psychology
law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can ex‑partners cooperate?
- What boundaries protect children?
A Different Perspective
Kids may internalize conflict.
![“If your ex is making things up about you, he's obviously miserable. It's just like, 'Wow, this person really cares to go out of their way to start a rumor about me.' I've dealt with it so much, obviously. The first couple of times, it really sucks. But then [they] just come out with something…” quote by Brody Jenner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f5d/brody-jenner-12144_care_if-your-ex-is-making-things-up-about-you_2488817.jpg)
![“If they [liberals] didn't believe we were mean spirited they couldn't stay liberal. They have to believe they mean better than us, but we don't have to believe that we mean better than them. We have to believe that we do better than them. We measure morality by what happens not what is intended.” quote by Dennis Prager](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/95d/dennis-prager-631_believe_if-they-liberals-didn-t-believe-we-were_111894.jpg)
