It was not so long ago that divorce was considered scandalous, and children of divorced parents lived with the shame of coming from a broken home. Though much more common today, divorce still comes with a number of confusing emotions. This resource instructs teens about the changes they should expect in their lives, including a new or second home, new responsibilities, and even a new stepparent and stepsiblings. Readers will also learn how to identify...

3) Divorce and family finances

Author

Jones, Viola

Series

Divorce and Your Family

Publisher

Rosen Pub

Pub. Date

2016.

Language

English

Description

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When parents divorce, a formerly stable household goes through a number of changes. One might be the family finances. A change in financial status can come as a surprise to a teen of divorce. Suddenly, the teen might be asked to find a part-time job or help out at home while a parent works. He or she might be expected to make more sacrifices, such as curbing shopping trips and extracurricular activities, because the family has less money. This helpful...