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My sister is splitting with husband , should she tell her 6 year old the truth or say he is moving out for more work ?

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Asked By: angelinafreckle 36-40, F  1 year ago

Thanks to all who answered , il try to inform her of your advice ... thanks again x

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6 Answers to "My sister is splitting with husband , should she tell her 6 year old the truth or say he is moving out for more work ?"

  1. guiltybyassociation - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by guiltybyassociation Mar 8th, 2012 at 8:04AM

    There's no point lying. Sooner or later, your sister will have to tell the truth and then her kid will hate both parents for lying.

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  2. ladyryan - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by ladyryan Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:54AM

    Tell her the truth, in a way a 6yr old could handle. She doesn't have to suffer the shock like an adult would. Be gentle with the approach.

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  3. angelinafreckle - 36-40 years old - female

    Reply by angelinafreckle Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:59AM

    Like how ? How do you explain to a 6 year old ?

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  4. ladyryan - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by ladyryan Mar 8th, 2012 at 8:06AM

    be the 6yr old girl yourself. And you'd know how you can approach her. With examples of stories or circumstances she can relate with. I explained to my kids situations in life with examples that they can understand a situation.

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  5. BennDover - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by BennDover Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:51AM

    Both parents should tell the child together and make sure the kid doesn't think it's his fault

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  6. angelinafreckle - 36-40 years old - female

    Reply by angelinafreckle Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:57AM

    Yes they plan to tell together , but unsure when ... he not moving for 3 weeks , tell now , or just before going ?

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  7. BamPow - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by BamPow Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:49AM

    Everyone should be truthful right up front, because eventually, she will learn the truth. Then, your sister will have to still deal with the fact that she's leaving her husband while having the additional burden of having to explain the lie at the same time. She needs to be truthful now, because it tells the child that no matter what happens, mom will be trustworthy.

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  8. angelinafreckle - 36-40 years old - female

    Reply by angelinafreckle Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:52AM

    Thankyou sooo much il tell her , she is in bits and is dreading telling her daughter , should she tell now or just before he leaves ?

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  9. BamPow - 41-45 years old - male

    Reply by BamPow Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:58AM

    I think it would be best if they told her together, if they can do that civilly. The most important thing they can do is reassure her that they BOTH still love her and that the break up has absolutely nothing to do with her. If they can sit down with her together and deliver that message calmly, that would probably be best.

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  10. BabzEsq24 - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by BabzEsq24 Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:47AM

    The truth- gently

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  11. angelinafreckle - 36-40 years old - female

    Reply by angelinafreckle Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:52AM

    Thankyou ... it seems the truth it will be .

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  12. BabzEsq24 - 46-50 years old - female

    Reply by BabzEsq24 Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:53AM

    But don't attach it to something great like going out for ice cream or a movie-you don't want to taint a nice thing like the shrew that is my mother did

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  13. jonnyboy55 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by jonnyboy55 Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:47AM

    Is the child a girl or boy?

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  14. angelinafreckle - 36-40 years old - female

    Reply by angelinafreckle Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:50AM

    a girl .

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  15. jonnyboy55 - 46-50 years old - male

    Reply by jonnyboy55 Mar 8th, 2012 at 7:52AM

    tell her the truth a little girl will understand better than a little boy

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