It is not surprising that bad feelings and recriminations can arise as couples struggle to regain their independence and rebuild their lives. But the impact on children can be devastating as they find themselves in the middle of the two parents they love and depend on.
However, evidence shows that the effect of separation on children can be reduced if parents are able to manage their split and ongoing arrangements as positively as possible. There will always be reasons why this just isn’t either possible or even in some cases desirable, but the recognition that children will do better if their parents are able to work collaboratively is at the heart of the government’s new approach to family support and the focus of a new innovation fund.
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