OMG a date or alone time with Steve isnt us being selfish or bad parents???!!! Who wants to babysit!!!! MARITAL STRAIN A child’s chronic illness affects the entire family, and results in major changes in schedules and priorities. Parents often find themselves spending a significant amount of time apart, one focusing on the ill child and the other handling the house, siblings, insurance issues and work. With a shortage of time to take care of critical needs, it is the marital relationship that takes a back seat. It is unfair to say that having a child with a chronic illness will increase the likelihood of divorce. However, marriages that had problems and were not stable prior to diagnosis of the child tend to be the ones that cannot weather the storm. Those which were healthy tend to become stronger. Many parents report that their marriage becomes the major source of strength during such stressful times. Due to time spent at appointments and/or the hospital, many roles are reversed., such as fathers participating more with preparing meals and driving children. With increased responsibility, parents have little time for each other. It is important for them to set up times to communicate, .as well as relax together. Many parents report feeling guilty going out or having a good time when their child is not feeling well. Parents need to recognize that children often object to their parents leaving whether they are healthy or ill. In trying to create a structured, balanced routine for their family, alone time for parents is necessary. Parents must take the time to recharge themselves, both individually and as a couple. A short time away can replenish one’s resources, increasing the patience, attention and positive energy they can offer to their child.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 04:49:48 +0000
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