It can feel tough when your parents live in different places, but it can also work out really well. Read more here!
England
You are allowed to say how living in two homes feels. If you live in England, adults should listen to your views—but you do not have to solve your parents’ disagreement.
England
You deserve care, safety and someone who listens. If something at home feels frightening or hurts you, you can ask for help—even when the person involved is a parent.
England
You might feel sad, angry, relieved or unsure what you feel. If you live in England, there are people who can listen. You do not have to wait until things feel unbearable.
United States
You can tell adults what living in two homes feels like. In the United States, how a court hears children depends on the state. You are not responsible for deciding your parents’ dispute.
United States
You deserve care and protection from harm. If someone at home hurts you, threatens you or leaves you without the care you need, you can tell a safe adult.
United States
You may be worried, angry, relieved or not sure what you feel. If your parents are separating, you can ask someone to listen. You do not have to handle it alone.
Canada
You can say what life in two homes feels like. If you live in Canada, adults should listen to your views. You do not have to settle the disagreement between your parents.
Canada
You deserve care and protection from harm. If something at home hurts or frightens you, you can ask for help. You do not need to know the law before talking to a safe adult.
Canada
Changing homes or hearing your parents argue can feel like a lot to carry. If you live in Canada, you can ask someone to listen—even when there is no emergency or court case.
Sweden
You deserve care, respect and protection from harm. In Sweden, adults are not allowed to hit children or treat them in a degrading way. You can ask for help if home feels unsafe.
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Sweden
You do not have to handle every worry on your own. In Sweden, you can talk to a safe adult, contact Bris or use another youth support service about what your parents’ separation is like for you.
Sweden
You can tell adults what life in two homes feels like. In Sweden, your views matter. You do not have to choose a parent to keep someone happy or solve the adults’ disagreement.
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