Why Don't We Live Together Anymore?: Understanding Divorce (Comforting Little Hearts Series)

Rating:
Summary: disappointed
Review: I was disapointed because this is a religious book that, frankly, warps the mind of young children. It teaches that moms and dads may leave you and be fallible and that divorce is caused by living in a sinful world. Our situation was an abusive situation, and my kids don't need more fear that now mom is going to leave them too, just like dad. That some spirit is going to take care of them, not some real person. I just think that people need to know that this is a religious book, if you are religious you will probably like it, but for those who are not, you will feel like it is warping to a young mind.

Rating:
Summary: A Book of Hope and Comfort
Review: This gentle book gives hope to children who are hurting. It remains positive about the fact that loving parents are doing the best they can in a difficult situation--"But sometimes parents can't stay together no matter how hard they try.". It addresses the guilt that children often feel--"Say this out loud--IT IS NOT MY FAULT." It speaks about the many changes that divorce often means (finances, moving, visitation). It even touches on dating.--"Maybe you are worried that your mom or dad will not love you as much if they start liking someone else--but love doesn't work that way." And then it offers hope beyond human resources, "When a family is broken, there is a pain too, but it is an inside pain....God sees your inside hurt. He loves you and will stay close to you...One day you will be able to say, "Divorce is hard, but I am just fine now!" --All quotes from, "Why Don't We Live Together Anymore?" by Robin Prince Monroe The book speaks for itself. It is a valuable resource for parents and others who are trying to help children through this difficult time.

Rating:
Summary: Why Don't We Live Together Any More?
Review: With empathy and comfort, this little book speaks directly to children of divorce. Through creative interactive exercises, it gives children the mechanism for expressing themselves, and opens the door for important, healing conversation with parents. Most valuable of all, this gentle book stresses to children that their parents' divorce is NOT their fault and lets them know they are not alone. A must for any young child whose home is broken by divorce.