- ISBN13: 9780786887514
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Product Description
Now in paperback — a groundbreaking guide that tells parents how to help their children at the time of the breakup and in the many years that follow within the post-divorce and remarried family — from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce. In the tradition of the best parenting guidebooks comes a new work by the renowned child psychologist Judith Wallerstein on a subject that vexes millions of American moms and dads: H… More >>
What About the Kids?: Raising Your Children Before, During, and After Divorce
Judith Wallerstein has been amicus curiae (a friend of the court) in many custody related cases but she is certainly no friend of children who would like to have both parents in their lives.
Her research, which was presented in a pivotal custody case in California (In re: Marriage of Burgess), was very influential in the court’s decision. That decision has been widely criticized and has led to countless children in the state growing up without one of their parents, usually the father. In recent amicus curiae briefs filed by Wallerstein she relies heavily on anecdotal accounts of cases in which she played no part and disregards substantial amounts of literature that highlight the harmful impact of the loss of important relationships to a child and shows that children do much better with two loving, competant parents. She has even contridicted herself on positions that she originally took in the Burgess case.
Her research has been widely criticized in recent years and this book will likely be no exception.
Rating: 1 / 5
I am going through a divorce and reading this book helped me think of issues that have not yet arised but I know most possibly will. I feel more prepared to deal with the future since I know what to expect. I highly recommend its reading.
Rating: 5 / 5
WONDERFUL BOOK TO READ WHEN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIFE.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book provides an in-depth view into the psychology of the divorcing family, particularly as it applies to children. Although there are bits here and there that seemed a bit overly dramatic, I found it overall to be a helpful resource and would recommend it to others.
Rating: 4 / 5
Excellent guide for parents. The book gives a series of practical advice. It is honest and realistic.
Rating: 5 / 5