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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have known this family for years. We didn’t see or talk to them all summer and DS said the boy told him his parents got divorced a few months ago. I saw the mom today and was friendly as usual.

Do I say anything? Just act like I don’t know?

Would a kid know the difference between divorce and separation?[/quote]

How old are the kids?

In this situation, I would probably say, "Hey, Sam told me that Ryan said you and Ryan's dad split up this summer. How are you doing?" if I was at all friendly with her. I couldn't just be normal and act like I didn't know.[/quote]

This would make me uncomfortable. Don’t do this, OP. The son could get blowback from the parent, too, on the lines of “why are you telling your friends about our divorce?!”. You never know. Let them tell you their own time. They’ll appreciate it. [/quote]

I mean, are you saying it’s normal to treat it like it’s a shameful secret that you / your kid can’t tell anyone about?[/quote]

No, person who is not OP, I was not remotely implying that and that was am impressive twist of my words. [/quote]

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