It's My Life . Parents/Teachers . Dealing With Divorce . Discussion Questions

IML Quick Discussion Guide: Dealing With Divorce

Prior to using this Quick Discussion Guide, you and your child may want to do any or all of the following activities on "It's My Life":

Print out the IML Journal page "Divorce". Complete it together or encourage your child to complete it on his/her own.

Discussion Questions:

If you are divorced:

I know a lot of kids blame themselves for their parents' divorce. Divorce is between adults and not between kids. Have you ever felt like our divorce was your fault?
No divorce situation is great, but how are things going right now? Is there any way that we can make it easier on you? What about during the holidays?
How do you think your life is the same or different from kids whose parents are NOT divorced?

If you are NOT divorced:

Do you worry about us divorcing? Why or why not?
How do you think your life is the same or different from kids whose parents are divorced?