Separated and facing divorce (Part 3)

[Ready2Change]

"Because I love you and want to spend time with you." would be my answer to that question...

This^^^^

You can also add statements like:
"I know this is not what you want, but this is what your mother and I have agreed to"


This quote stands out from all the parenting books I read:
"The parents job is to set and enforce boundaries. It is the kids job to test the boundaries."


Children are master manipulators. Control your emotions and respond to their emotions with compassion and empathy, but remain firm on the boundaries.

You can handle this.