The Children of Divorce looks at divorce through the eyes of youth 'who have been there,' and sheds light on the conflicting emotions divorce almost always causes in children. The children who appear in the program urge parents to, "Tell us about the divorce, affirm our feelings, reassure us of your love; don't argue about the kids; don't use us as pawns or spies." The Children of Divorce emphasizes the importance of healthy communication between ex-spouses. Also available in Spanish. 30 minutes.
Quotes about Documentary
"...gives parents insight into the devastating effects of divorce through the voices of children" --Kathleen Crowe, Focus on Children, Circuit Court of Cook County
"...captures the nature of the problem in a way that people can really understand." --Judith S. Wallerstein, PhD., Center for Families in Transition
"With half of the marriages statistically destined for divorce, the timeliness and usefulness of this tape are evident, and it is highly recommended for both parents and children in counseling. It provides useful new insights and compelling documentation of the experiences of children of divorce."
--Psychiatric Services
"'The Children of Divorce' is for both children and adults. Using the production team's trademark real-people approach, youngsters spell out how they feel about their specific situations. This is high-impact stuff. Woven in are experts to help children and adults. They also whistle a few missiles past parental ears." --Warren Gerds, Green Bay Press Gazette
Awards
Silver Award: Worldfest-Houston
Certificate of Merit: Intercom