Published August 15, 2009

Even after divorce, parents are ‘Parents Forever’ chat

By Carolyn Lange, West Central Tribune

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Eric V.
Willmar, MN     08/19/2009 3:24 PM

Paul... This program does not make money. It may charge a fee but not enough to cover costs. And remember, the people who teach the sessions are volunteers. These are people who normally charge for their time but they do this because they see so many benefits to kids.

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stacey w.
Clements, MN     08/15/2009 8:06 PM

I attended this class during my divorce requirements and have been very happy about it since. I learned alot and felt like i had the information i needed to make decisions based on my childrens emotional needs as well as all the other aspects that go along with divorce. I am happy to see an article in the paper about this making more people aware it is available. I dont see how this class can hurt anyone for attending it.

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Michelle H.
Willmar, MN     08/15/2009 6:58 PM

I am in favor of the mandate. After divorcing my son's dad, I wished someone would have forced us into counseling of some sort. How many people split up because it's "easy"? If anything, a counseling requirement can teach them and remind them to behave as adults throughout and after the process.

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carlene d.
Villard, MN     08/15/2009 10:37 AM

This class does sound like a good idea which may be quite beneficial to the participants. I, however, have a problem with the fact that it's mandated by the county. Other than that, it seems like a great option to be offered to divorcing or never-married parents.

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Michelle H.
Willmar, MN     08/15/2009 9:10 AM

That's a pretty broad statement, Deb. This class would have been great when I divorced in 1996. Fortunately, my son's father and I (who were both teenage parents) quickly put our son in the forefront and have been a fairly united front over the past 13 years. The parents HAVE to work together, or the kid(s) will "rule the roost" and that is inviting trouble.

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Linda B.
Middletown, RI     08/15/2009 8:40 AM

I sure wish my parents would have had this class to attend when they divorced in Willmar back in the '70s. It might have made a BIG positive difference. As it was, we all struggled with our different issues for years, when it didn't necessarily have to be that way. Kudos to those who developed the program and keep it going!

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Deb L.
Eden Valley, MN     08/15/2009 7:14 AM

when people are divorcing they NEVER think about the kids. SO this is a good class to have.

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