One of the greatest concerns of divorced parents is whether their child will be able to have a stable, happy and supportive upbringing despite going through a divorce. And while parents are committed to providing this, they do not recognize the impact that their relationship with their ex-spouse will have in achieving it.
Your ex-spouse will be a part of your child's life for the rest of their life. They will be there for all of the significant events such as birthdays, graduations and marriages. Whether these occasions are full of joy or bitterness will depend entirely on your ability to create a new parenting relationship with your ex-spouse. This is because your child will always be aware of tension that exists with your ex-husband or ex-wife. This can have a profound impact on their life and overall viewpoint on life.
A healthy upbringing for your child and effective parenting relationship with your ex-spouse are not mutually-exclusive. You cannot have one without the other. And despite all of the anger, hurt and resentment you may feel as a result of the divorce, you must never lose sight of your goal to create a healthy upbringing for your child. That will lead to their true happiness, and it starts with their parents.
Your Child and Divorce can help you to develop a parenting relationship that will allow you to give your child the upbringing that you envision. It is possible to create and you can achieve it.