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What Questions Will My Kids Have About the Parent Who is Moving Out?

By Jennifer Wolf, About.com

Question: What Questions Will My Kids Have About the Parent Who is Moving Out?
Your kids will have many questions about the departing parent. First and foremost, they're going to want to know where he or she will be living, and how and when to expect regular contact together.

Here's a list of questions you can expect your kids to ask:
Answer:
  1. Where will he/she live?
  2. When will I see him/her?
  3. Can I stay over?
  4. Will I have my own room there?
  5. Can I leave some of my stuff there?
  6. Will I have any friends there?
  7. Can I still see my old friends when I'm there?
  8. Will he/she drive me to see my friends?
  9. Will he/she still come to my... (baseball games...soccer games, etc.)
  10. Will we still be close?
  11. Will he/she still love me?

    Part 1: Questions Your Kids Will Ask About How the Divorce Will Affect Them Personally


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