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“The thing that experts agree on is that although divorce is difficult and stressful for kids no matter what, the real harm to kids comes from being subjected to conflict between parents. The longer that lasts, and the more severe it is, the worse it is for your children. If you truly want to…” quote by Emily Doskow
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“The thing that experts agree on is that although divorce is difficult and stressful for kids no matter what, the real harm to kids comes from being subjected to conflict between parents. The longer that lasts, and the more severe it is, the worse it is for your children. If you truly want to shield your children from the pain of divorce, recognize that the more you take the high road with your spouse, the better job you'll do.”

Emily Doskow

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Source Article: Parenting advice column, 2020

Children suffer most from ongoing parental conflict, not the divorce itself; minimizing conflict protects them.

In simple terms: Kids are hurt by fights, not separation.

Key Takeaway

Reduce conflict, take the high road.

Themes

family parenting conflict children divorce

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • family counseling
  • mediation
  • joint decision making
  • parental communication
  • child support

Key Concepts

psychology emotional health co‑parenting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents maintain cooperation after separation?
  • What strategies help keep conflict low?
A Different Perspective

Even low‑level conflict can damage children; complete avoidance may be unrealistic.

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