Why Might Divorcing Parents Not Be Able to Respond to Their

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Multiple Choice

Why might divorcing parents not be able to respond to their children's needs?

• A)They want to explain too much about the divorce to their children.
• B)Children don't understand what is going on.
• C)They are depressed and thus less sensitive to others.
• D)The initial shock emotionally paralyzes the children.

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