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[quote=Anonymous]I am not in this situation but my sibling is.   I would not tell the kids when they are young.   I think talking about getting along better while separated is a great way to put it.

I might tell the kids a few years before dating age and explain why it's important to be kind and respectful to their partner, as well as demand their partner is kind and respectful to them.

It is also helpful to see a counselor and get advice on how to best help the kids through this.  They are too young, I think, to see counselors themselves.  I think the youngest I know of was 7, and the counselor I spoke to preferred that the kids be 8 and older.    I always find professional guidance to be helpful, even if it's only confirming my gut feeling about something.

I wish you the best with everything.  I know this is hard.  But my sibling's attorney (and later the kids' counselor) assured her that kids can flourish and thrive if one parent household is healthy and strong.   Despite what may go on in the other house. So even if ex is telling them bad stuff, the kids will be OK.    Hang in there.[/quote]

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