Christmas is traditionally a time for families to come together. However, for parents who are separated, it can be difficult and, while we wait to find out if we can spend Christmas this year with our loved ones or not, it is even more difficult.
For most parents Christmas is all about pleasing their children by making sure their children have a lovely time, writes Costa Kyriacou, of Ringrose Law.
It is only fair that both parents get to enjoy spending time with their children over the Christmas period.
Parents often forget that children have feelings too. Christmas is laden with magical movies, most of which are based on the traditional Christmas with families spending time together. Most children will fantasise about their parents getting back together and living happily ever after.
If a child is denied the right to see a parent over Christmas, this could be damaging and such a memory could stay with them for many years to come, including into adulthood.
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