Coping with Parent Infidelity: Teen Edition | What to do as a teen when a parent cheats

THIS VIDEO IS ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS AGES 12-17, because you are the group that is the hardest hit by parent infidelity. Why? Because you are old enough to understand what is going on, but you are too young to leave. You are still dependent on your parents financially, you still need them to drive you to soccer practice, and you still need them emotionally. You are also old enough to believe that you can do something to change the situation. This video is about how to feel better about your parents’ affair without confronting them because, as I have mentioned in this previous video, it is not always safe or possible. Thanks for watching! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction: why are kids ages 12-17 the hardest hit by parent infidelity? 01:00 I am hoping to offer other support for kids of infidelity, what would be helpful? 01:22 Goal of the video: how you can feel better about a parent affair WITHOUT confronting your parents 2:00 Three strategies to feel better about an affair 2:30 Strategy 1: The process of coping with betrayal and what is normal for kids of infidelity to feel 4:41 Two other factors specific to kids of infidelity coping with parent betrayal 6:01 Strategy 2: The importance of reaching out 6:38 Strategy 3: Stop Ruminating (ie, stop those relentless thoughts about the affair that interrupt your life) Locus of control exercise to help with rumination, thanks to ‪@TherapyinaNutshell‬    • Locus of Control: Quick Coping Skill for A...   If you are looking to reach out in a more anonymous way, check out my group on Reddit. I respond personally to every question asked, and you also get the benefit of hundreds of other kids going through the same thing.   / kidsofcheatingparents   Contact me at https://www.outgrowinfidelity.com/con... You can email me with suggestions or request a time for a free call so I can hear from you what kind of support would be most helpful. Thank you! My website: https://www.melissamacomber.com Reddit:   / kidsofcheatingparents