In Order to Help Children Deal Effectively with Divorce, It

question 79

Multiple Choice

In order to help children deal effectively with divorce, it is important for parents to

• A) keep the separation private from young children until the divorce is final.
• B) conceal their emotions from children.
• C) try to maintain mutual parental support, cooperation, and agreement.
• D) restructure the rules and allow the children more freedom.

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