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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would say be prepared for surprises. As they enter adulthood they will re-think their experience of growing up, and have a new perspective on it. Especially as they get to know other families and family dynamics. And as they marry and have children they may have a new perspective on your marriage. Many children will say, for example, that being a child of divorce is fine, but when they experience a better-functioning family or aspire to a lifelong marriage themselves, they may see things differently.

When children are out from under your control, they will feel more free to say things that you don't like. It's only normal and natural that they assert themselves in this way. Be mentally and emotionally prepared for this stage and try to take it in stride. Don't over-react. They may come back around as they mature.[/quote]

This is so much more helpful than the PP who basically indicated that if the parent is not perfect from Day 1, then the relationship with the DC is forever doomed.[/quote]

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