Did you know that January is called the divorce month and that the first Monday after the new years as the divorce day? All over Canada, a large number of people undergo divorce all throughout the year, but the figures are significantly higher right after the holidays are over.
Irrespective of the month of the year, divorce is a stressful and emotionally draining time. The couple undergoing the divorce is no doubt under a lot of stress. The end of a relationship can be painful, and when children are involved, it can be even more complicated.
The children are as vulnerable and undergo a lot of pain during this fragile transition. Patience, understanding, and careful handling of the situation are of vital importance so that no one is hurt or disrespected during the process.
We can all agree that not all divorce proceedings end on friendly and amicable terms. But when parents take their battle to social media, it can have far-reaching and devastating effects on the children. This is one of the worst mistakes a couple undergoing a divorce can commit, possibly causing irreparable damage.
How social media can affect children and divorce proceedings.
One of the most frightening things about the internet is that once you put something out there, it never really leaves. You can delete the tweets and pictures, but your footprints are already imprinted on the internet.
It can affect your kids and your case in the following ways.
- Anything related to the divorce that you post online can affect your children’s psyche in a significant way
- Negative statements and talking bad about your spouse can have a lifelong impact on the children
- The texts that you put out can be used as evidence against you, especially if they are insensitive and negative statements about your spouse.
How to make the divorce easy for the children and yourself.
There is no divorce that is fun and celebration. However, instead of washing your proverbial laundry all over the internet, Harmony Counselling offer you some ways you can protect the children and yourself.
- Refrain from posting negative things about your partner or the divorce on social media. Apply the same rules when it comes to emails and texts.
- Don’t argue in front of the children, no matter how angry you are
- Be supportive of the children and provide them with tangible answers when they ask you something
- Reassure them of your love for them and be supportive
