Divorce in a family with children is always difficult, but it can even improve parenting in the end, says psychologist Leea Mattila. She explains why alternating housing, which has been criticised, can also be a good solution.
Divorce in a family with children is never an easy solution. But it can sometimes be the best option.
«A relationship is thought of as a home for children. The wellbeing of parents and the relationship is linked to the wellbeing of the whole parenting process, including children,» says Leea Mattila, a psychologist specialising in children and families.
«It’s worth fighting for the children, but it’s also good to know how to give up if the relationship is causing constant unhappiness.»
«There are silent differences, caused by a long-term erosion of emotional connection. It’s worth fighting for the sake of the children, but it’s also right to know how to give up if the relationship is causing constant unhappiness.»
Guilt can and should be felt. It guides you to be sensitive to the needs of others and supportive of your children.
