Dont Ask Your Child to be the "Go Between" in Your Divorce

Triangulation sometimes occurs during the divorce process when a third party is drawn into the demise of a couple's relationship. At best, the Go-between” can act as a mediator, but at worst can help to create a communication breakdown between the divorcing parties . Unfortunately , children sometimes try to act as the “Go-Between” for their divorcing or divorced parents, trying to bridge the gap between them.

Parents can also put  their children in the middle by asking them for information about the other spouse,  or trying the gain the child's loyalty. Divorcing spouses must realize that putting a child in this position is never a good idea, and the parents should remain mindful of the child's need to love both parents. Children should be encouraged by both parents to create a strong one on one relationship with their mother and their father without risk of offending either parent. Acting as a Go-Between in their parents divorce, can only increase the child's level of stress and confusion.

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