Three resources that would be useful for families going through divorce
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Relevance:
This resource is relevant for families going through divorce as it is a guide for building a secure parenting base after seperation. It first talks about conflict and it's impact on the children. This is relevant for parents who are thinking of going through divorce due to the amount of conflict in the relationship. It highlights what can happen to parents and children who are constantly surrounded by conflict. They next talk about what each age group needs when parents go through divorce or seperation. This is relevant for parents as it allows them to know exactly what their child needs based on their age group. And lastly, it provides parenting tips and styles to use after divorce or separation. This is relevant for parents who have been through divorce or separation as it exposes them to a range of styles and can choose which style suits them, their previous partner and their children.
Usefulness and ways to be used:
I think this resource is useful as a tool to help parents manage divorce and the affect on their children. It can be used a guide book as a way of helping parents to manage a stressful time. It gives practical tips for parents. It also provides excerpts of writing from children whose parents were going through divorce. This provides insight into what their children may be feeling.
Background of Authors:
The author is a senior consultant to the Children in Focus Program, researcher, child psychologist, and a mother. This author has experience and knowledge of divorce and children. It is a fairly credible souce as the author has researched and spent a lot of time on the psychology of children going through divorce.
Limitations when using resource:
The only limitation for using this resource is to use it as a guide and not a definite approach. Divorce has different affects on different families and the parent using this guide should decide whether this will work for their family or not.
This resource is relevant for families going through divorce as it is a guide for building a secure parenting base after seperation. It first talks about conflict and it's impact on the children. This is relevant for parents who are thinking of going through divorce due to the amount of conflict in the relationship. It highlights what can happen to parents and children who are constantly surrounded by conflict. They next talk about what each age group needs when parents go through divorce or seperation. This is relevant for parents as it allows them to know exactly what their child needs based on their age group. And lastly, it provides parenting tips and styles to use after divorce or separation. This is relevant for parents who have been through divorce or separation as it exposes them to a range of styles and can choose which style suits them, their previous partner and their children.
Usefulness and ways to be used:
I think this resource is useful as a tool to help parents manage divorce and the affect on their children. It can be used a guide book as a way of helping parents to manage a stressful time. It gives practical tips for parents. It also provides excerpts of writing from children whose parents were going through divorce. This provides insight into what their children may be feeling.
Background of Authors:
The author is a senior consultant to the Children in Focus Program, researcher, child psychologist, and a mother. This author has experience and knowledge of divorce and children. It is a fairly credible souce as the author has researched and spent a lot of time on the psychology of children going through divorce.
Limitations when using resource:
The only limitation for using this resource is to use it as a guide and not a definite approach. Divorce has different affects on different families and the parent using this guide should decide whether this will work for their family or not.
Relevance:
This resource is relevant for teenages whose parents are going through divorce. It is a booklet which explains emotions, rights, getting help and coping strategies. These are relevant strategies for teenagers whose parents are going through divorce. It would be relevant to suggest this book to any teenager whose parents are going through divorce.
Usefulness and ways to be used:
I think it is quite a useful resource for teenagers as it explains things in detail and easy to understand terms. It explains are variety of aspects of divorce such as relationship with parents, step families and changes that might occur. It should be used as a guide as divorce can be different for all families. I believe it should be given to the child and have them work through the booklet at their own pace. The teenagers should also discuss certain aspects in the booklet with parents.
Background of authors
The authors are the Child Support Agency which is a Australian Government organisation. At the beginning of the booklet it states that it is a guide and the Australian Government is not providing professional advice. And to seek, professional advice for the family's particular circumstances. The booklet also acknowledges a range of people and organisations for their contributions. All of these people and organisation have some knowledge or experience with divorce and teenagers. It is safe to assume that it is a reliable resource.
Limitations when using this resource:
When using this resource it is important to use it only as a guide as divorce affects families different. It is also important to ensure that this book is only for teenagers. It is probably not to be used for younger children.
This resource is relevant for teenages whose parents are going through divorce. It is a booklet which explains emotions, rights, getting help and coping strategies. These are relevant strategies for teenagers whose parents are going through divorce. It would be relevant to suggest this book to any teenager whose parents are going through divorce.
Usefulness and ways to be used:
I think it is quite a useful resource for teenagers as it explains things in detail and easy to understand terms. It explains are variety of aspects of divorce such as relationship with parents, step families and changes that might occur. It should be used as a guide as divorce can be different for all families. I believe it should be given to the child and have them work through the booklet at their own pace. The teenagers should also discuss certain aspects in the booklet with parents.
Background of authors
The authors are the Child Support Agency which is a Australian Government organisation. At the beginning of the booklet it states that it is a guide and the Australian Government is not providing professional advice. And to seek, professional advice for the family's particular circumstances. The booklet also acknowledges a range of people and organisations for their contributions. All of these people and organisation have some knowledge or experience with divorce and teenagers. It is safe to assume that it is a reliable resource.
Limitations when using this resource:
When using this resource it is important to use it only as a guide as divorce affects families different. It is also important to ensure that this book is only for teenagers. It is probably not to be used for younger children.
Relevance:
This resource is relevant for parents going through divorce. It provides a variety of questions and answers about divorce and families. It is relevant as children may have a lot of questions about divorce and parents may not know the best answer for the questions. This resource provides answers that children will understand. It will be relevant for all parents going through divorce so they can explain the answers and not leave children misunderstanding what is happening.
Usefulness and ways to be used:
This resource can be used as a tool for discussion with parents and children. It is useful as a tool to stimulate questions the child may have. It is important to answer questions the children may have as it will help to alleviate any concerns or misunderstandings the child might have about divorce. It also will be useful in helping parents to find the right answers in terms that children will understand.
Background of authors:
The author of this resource is the Australian Government Attorney - General Department. This department has experience with divorce and parents. It is a reliable document as it comes from a government department that has knowledge of divorce, parents and children.
Limitations when using this resource:
This resource is to be used as a guide. Divorce affects families differently, so some of these answers or questions may not apply or be the best answer possible.
This resource is relevant for parents going through divorce. It provides a variety of questions and answers about divorce and families. It is relevant as children may have a lot of questions about divorce and parents may not know the best answer for the questions. This resource provides answers that children will understand. It will be relevant for all parents going through divorce so they can explain the answers and not leave children misunderstanding what is happening.
Usefulness and ways to be used:
This resource can be used as a tool for discussion with parents and children. It is useful as a tool to stimulate questions the child may have. It is important to answer questions the children may have as it will help to alleviate any concerns or misunderstandings the child might have about divorce. It also will be useful in helping parents to find the right answers in terms that children will understand.
Background of authors:
The author of this resource is the Australian Government Attorney - General Department. This department has experience with divorce and parents. It is a reliable document as it comes from a government department that has knowledge of divorce, parents and children.
Limitations when using this resource:
This resource is to be used as a guide. Divorce affects families differently, so some of these answers or questions may not apply or be the best answer possible.