How to Explain Family Estrangement to Your Children

  • August 8, 2023
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New psychologytoday.com blog post:

When relatives cut ties, children suffer. Here’s how to help them understand.

KEY POINTS

  • One in four Americans are estranged from a close family member, according to a national survey.
  • Children, who have no control over family relations, can be devastated by family losses due to estrangements.
  • When children witness a cutoff, they often fear their parents might abandon them; they may need reassurance.

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