Christmas can be a tough time of year when you and your partner are no longer together, but according to kids, it is better to spilt up than be in an unhappy relationship

 

In fact, a recent survey conducted by Resolution, a law firm, found that eight out of ten children aged between 14-22 would prefer their parents to split up than be unhappy.

 

Resolution spokesperson Vanessa Fox said: “An overwhelming majority, 82 per cent, of the young people surveyed said that, despite their feelings at the time, they felt it was ultimately better that their parents had divorced rather than stay together unhappily.”



“Asked what advice they would give divorcing parents, one young person said, ‘Don’t stay together for a child’s sake, better to divorce than stay together too long and then end on bad terms’,” she added.

 

“Of course, children usually find their parents’ separation extremely upsetting but, as this research demonstrates, many come to terms with the situation and adjust to changes in family life,” said Denise Knowles, a counsellor for South Yorkshire’s Relate service.

 

 

Participants of the survey also suggested that parents involve their kids in any decisions about the divorce and not to keep them in the dark. A staggering 88% said that kids should not be made to feel like they have to choose between their parents.

 

“Being exposed to conflict and uncertainty about the future is what’s most damaging for children, not the divorce itself. It is essential parents act responsibly, to shelter their children from adult disagreements and involve them in key decisions, such as where they will live after the divorce,” Jo Edwards, chair of Resolution, said.

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