Truth in Love TIL 505: Children of Divorce (feat. Amy Baker)
Feb 24, 2025
Amy Baker, Ministry Resource Director at Faith Church, shares her insights on the struggles faced by children of divorce. She discusses the emotional toll, including feelings of fear and guilt, and emphasizes the need for cooperative parenting to ease loyalty conflicts. Baker offers practical strategies for helping kids navigate the tension of switching between homes. She highlights the importance of involving children in family dynamics to foster a sense of belonging and stability during these challenging transitions.
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Fear of Abandonment
- Divorce often causes anxiety in children, particularly the fear of abandonment.
- This fear is often realistic, as statistics show many children lose contact with a parent post-divorce.
Sources of Anger
- Children of divorce may feel anger towards the parent who left, the parent who stayed, and even a step-parent.
- This anger can stem from feelings of desertion, blame, and dashed hopes of family reunification.
Pressure to Choose Sides
- Children often feel pressured to choose sides in a divorce, especially regarding custody.
- This pressure creates inner turmoil and a heavy burden they didn't ask for.