Bill of Rights for Children of Divorce

1.The right to express love for both parents.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

2.The right not to be placed in the position of a message carrier.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

3.The right not to be asked to be the family spy.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

 

4.The right not to be told negative information about their parent or parent’s family.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

5.The right to remain connected to both parents’ families.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

6.The right not to be interrogated after a visit with the other parent.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

7.The right to express or not to express his or her own feelings.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

8.The right not to be exposed to conflict with the other parent.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

 

9.The right to a stable, safe environment.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

10.The right to remain a child and not a parental confidant.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

 

11.The right to be told about family changes, such as moving, or visitation.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

12.The right to not feel responsible for their parents’ divorce.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

13.The right to be loved unconditionally.

Is this a problem for you?   Yes _____ No _____, if Yes how?

Taken from:

Kids In the Middle® All Rights Reserved © 2005

http://www.kidsinthemiddle.org/co-parenting.htm

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