It has been estimated that at least half of the children in America come from families that have been affected by divorce. Of those children, more than half will see a parent's second marriage dissolve as well. The impact of divorce on teens can be devastating, adversely affecting their attitudes, behaviors, and schoolwork, as well as their relationships with both friends and family.
Divorce: The Ultimate Teen Guide focuses on the difficulties young people face in the wake of an epidemic that affects so many families. This book offers encouragement, insights, and resources to help teens cope with the challenges that come from living with divorce. Chapters address such issues as:
Managing parental conflictsFinancial concernsCommunication problemsPlacing blame and taking sides DepressionLiving in a stepfamily
Featuring stories about and quotes from young people and adults who have experienced parental separation and divorce, this book will be helpful for readers who are trying to deal with similar situations. With an emphasis on strategies and resources, Divorce: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help young people cope with this often devastating experience.
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1Table of contents
- Contents
- Chapter 01. DEALING WITHPARENTAL SEPARATION AND DIVORCE
- Chapter 02. DIVORCING IN THE PAST
- Chapter 03. BREAKING UP
- Chapter 04. STRUGGLING AND HURTING
- Chapter 05. PLACING BLAME AND TAKING SIDES
- Chapter 06. BEING IN THE MIDDLE
- Chapter 07. WORRYING ABOUT MONEY
- Chapter 08. COPING WITH ADDICTION, DEPRESSION, AND JAILED PARENTS
- Chapter 09. LEARNING TO COPE WITH DIVORCE
- Chapter 10. LIVING IN A STEPFAMILY
- Chapter 11. STAYING CONNECTED AND COMMUNICATING AFTER DIVORCE
- Chapter 12. PLANNING FOR A FUTURE MARRIAGE—OR NOT
- Appendix: Sample Nonmarital Cohabitation Agreement
- Helpful Resources
- Notes
- Selected Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author