Thursday, March 11, 2010

A Shocking Confrontation Proves That The ‘Divorcee’ Stereotype Is Alive & Well

Submitted by Delaine
I was standing behind my kids’  elementary school, watching my daughter play on the monkey bars, when a neighbor friend suddenly marched up to me.  “I need to talk to you, Delaine,” she said seriously.
“Sure,” I said concerned; I could tell something was wrong.  “What’s up Lori?”
“My back is up and I’m feeling very territorial,” [...]

Is it Wrong to Slam Deadbeat Dads on TV?

Submitted by Delaine
 
What do you think of the idea of a reality show that exposes fathers who refuse to pay child support?
 
This is what divorced dad and author Joel Schwartzberg recently opined on in his article, “Is it Wrong to Slam Deadbeat Dads on TV?”  Cause apparently Lifetime TV has announced their intention to air such a [...]

My Kids Witness Broken Families – And it’s a Positive Thing

Submitted by Delaine
When I was a child, I remember hearing whispers about so-and-so’s parents getting divorced.  All I could think was ‘Oh my God, my friend’s life is over’.  For to be a child of divorce was marked with fear and shame.
 
Fast forward to the present and how my young children perceive divorce:  every second or third [...]