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08/01/2014
The poll, which was carried out by YouGov on behalf of Relate, found that almost six in 10 (58%) did not believe in the idea.
The findings have been revealed as part of a new campaign aimed at separating and separated parents – 'Being Parents Apart' – which aims to help children and young people cope with their parents' separation.
Elsewhere in the study, it was revealed that separation and divorce are not 'one-off' events which begin and end when one parent leaves home. More than 40% of separated parents polled said their separation took less than a year, with 43% saying it took one to four years. A further 10% said it took five years or more.
When it comes to the separation, 84% of parents said that not arguing in front of the children was a better approach than getting children to help resolve parents' arguments, while 81% said that keeping the lines of communication open with an ex-partner is important. For one in 10 though, they admitted they preferred cutting off communication as much as possible.
Some 85% also said it was better to tell children about the changes separation will bring to protect them, rather than hiding the changes in an effort to protect them.
A significant difference in attitudes arose however when the separated mothers and fathers we asked on who should make decisions about children's futures. Only 68% of separated mothers said both parents should make decisions together about children's futures, compared to 85% of fathers.
Dave Murphy, Chief Executive of Relate NI, said: "Deciding to separate is never easy, particularly when children are involved. But for some people it's the best thing to do and the next step is to work out how to go about it.
"Heightened emotions can cause arguments and ill-feeling in a home before, during and after separation and kids often pick up more than we realise. This process can have knock-on effects for some children and young people, including problems at school, alcohol misuse and mental health and wellbeing issues. But having strong relationships that go the distance in good times and bad and knowing how to manage the separation process can improve outcomes for everyone."
(JP)
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58% Of Separated Parents Don't Believe In A 'Good Separation'
A new survey has revealed that more than half of separated parents do not subscribe to the idea of a"good separation".The poll, which was carried out by YouGov on behalf of Relate, found that almost six in 10 (58%) did not believe in the idea.
The findings have been revealed as part of a new campaign aimed at separating and separated parents – 'Being Parents Apart' – which aims to help children and young people cope with their parents' separation.
Elsewhere in the study, it was revealed that separation and divorce are not 'one-off' events which begin and end when one parent leaves home. More than 40% of separated parents polled said their separation took less than a year, with 43% saying it took one to four years. A further 10% said it took five years or more.
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When it comes to the separation, 84% of parents said that not arguing in front of the children was a better approach than getting children to help resolve parents' arguments, while 81% said that keeping the lines of communication open with an ex-partner is important. For one in 10 though, they admitted they preferred cutting off communication as much as possible.
Some 85% also said it was better to tell children about the changes separation will bring to protect them, rather than hiding the changes in an effort to protect them.
A significant difference in attitudes arose however when the separated mothers and fathers we asked on who should make decisions about children's futures. Only 68% of separated mothers said both parents should make decisions together about children's futures, compared to 85% of fathers.
Dave Murphy, Chief Executive of Relate NI, said: "Deciding to separate is never easy, particularly when children are involved. But for some people it's the best thing to do and the next step is to work out how to go about it.
"Heightened emotions can cause arguments and ill-feeling in a home before, during and after separation and kids often pick up more than we realise. This process can have knock-on effects for some children and young people, including problems at school, alcohol misuse and mental health and wellbeing issues. But having strong relationships that go the distance in good times and bad and knowing how to manage the separation process can improve outcomes for everyone."
(JP)
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