Navigating Divorce: Emotional Complexity in Parenting

This chapter explores the emotional challenges children face during their parents' divorce, particularly the pressures of triangulation and conflicting loyalties. It emphasizes the need for parents to create a nurturing environment, maintain boundaries, and focus on the child's emotional needs rather than reacting defensively out of guilt. Strategies for mindful decision-making in parenting are discussed, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between guilt-driven choices and those that genuinely benefit the child's development.