🌍 Children, inheritance & global · #81

My child has become quiet and quick-tempered since our divorce. How can I help him?

Changes in behaviour after a divorce are a child's way of expressing feelings he cannot yet name, not just naughtiness. Give him more time and a listening ear, not immediate punishment. Name his feelings for him: ‘It looks like you're angry and missing someone, sweetheart?’ so he feels understood. Keep up routines, gentle boundaries and steady love, because these give him a sense of safety. Make sure he knows he may love both parents. If the anger, sadness or problems at school persist, get help from the school counsellor or a professional. Your patience today shapes his recovery tomorrow. See mental health.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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