I believe it's true -- The Single Parent and their child(ren) have a special and close bond. This special bond is SO easy to overstep. Remember, you are the parent, they are the child. Do no share all of your woes, worries, and concerns with your child. Imagine what you would feel like if, as a small child, your parent were to tell you about their money, dating, or employment problems. Our kids have enough to worry about, let's try to keep their worries to every day kid stuff!
Messenger or child?
O.K., we've all done it at one time or another. You're mad at your ex and your kids are due to leave for their time with him/her at any minute. Suddenly, you start giving your child messages to pass on..."the cheque is late...you'd better be back by 6 this time..." and so on. Take a breath, think about it. This is not what your child's time with their parent is for and asking them to do so is like making them chose sides. Inhale, swallow your pride, and call your ex yourself!
