Divorced Parents Do a Good Job


	Divorced Parents Do a Good Job

vickybaranwal

12-20-2007 11:30 AM

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12-21-2007 5:49 PM

splendidus

I'm nut sure that the comparison of the behavior in these three points is enough to prove the claim.

They may do a good job, but probably it's not the same from the child's point of view. He/she may prefer to be less played with, than his/her parents going apart.

I wonder if the effects of the divorce itself are considered?

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