Preschool children sometimes believe they have supernatural powers. They may think that their fantasy desires have been magically granted. It is the parents' responsibility to repeatedly assure them that they are not to blame. Panic and Confusion Panic and confusion often result when children are expected to adopt their parent's differing values and styles of life. Letting Children Feel Parents must permit children to feel their emotions, whatever they may be.
Tears are a natural expression of sorrow.
They are like a safety valve used to relieve emotion. The difference between a normal reaction and a distorted one is not in the symptom but in the intensity. Hopefully parents can spot potential difficulties early. By explaining divorce to children, parents signal a willingness to discuss children's issues and concerns about the divorce. As the process evolves, children will have new questions and concerns.