Today my dad was talking about leaving my mom if some things kept happening. I have friends whose parents have gotten divorced, and it doesn't look the least bit fun.
Is there anything I can do?
-Parent Trouble
Dear P.T,
You can say "I love you both and I hope you can work things out." You can even suggest marriage counseling. But your parents are adults and are going to do what they feel they must. Although divorce is definitely not fun, for some kids it works out better in the long run than living with parents who stay together despite rage, scorn, or indifference.
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BY CAITLIN R. ON 10/16/2009 7:00:00 AM 72 COMMENTS