For many, an operation deployment can be quite positive and the period of separation can help to refresh relationships. Coming home can, for many, signal the start of a new phase in relationships with partners, family and friends. Children Children will have grown and changed while you have been away. They may feel a little uncomfortable with you initially, as they have got used to you being away. Be patient and allow them to get used to you in their own time.
Children become used to being treated in a certain way by partners or child-carers.
This may cause friction when they have to readjust to your style of parenting. Be patient, they will adjust of you do not treat them harshly or spoil them. Try to re-establish your normal parenting style and do not try too hard. Some children may be resentful at being left when you deploy. It is reasonable for them to feel this and they will soon forget the period of separation if you treat them well.