Ellen Galinsky and Judy David developed a number of guidelines for communicating with children about divorce.Which is not one of the guidelines?

A) Explain that separation is not the child's fault.
B) Explain that things will be better very soon.
C) Explain who will take care of them and what the arrangements will be for seeing the other parent.
D) Provide as much continuity as possible in the child's life.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The guideline Explain that things will be better very soon is not recommended because it may not be accurate and could give false hope to the child. Instead, it is better to focus on explaining the changes that will occur and how the child can cope with them.

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