Marriages are meant to last a lifetime but at times this target becomes an impossible feat to achieve because of various issues that arise over the years. When a marriage falls apart, divorce is generally inevitable. Unfortunately, in the event of a divorce, kids are always the worst hit and have to live with the fact that their parents are separated. Often the children will feel like it is somehow their fault and will be left with feelings of anxiety and fear about what the future holds. Often times the parents are at a point in their relationship in which they little or very poor communication, are angry with each other and may not be thinking clearly. Fortunately, courts take this into consideration and throughout the divorce process the welfare of the kids is factored in and addressed.
Undeniably, going through a divorce can present the most difficult, challenging and trying times in a person’s life. It ranks up there with death and moving as the most stressful events a person can undergo. During this time, your interests might have to be shelved but the best interest of the kids should remain at heart. The court realizes that during this time of high-conflict, the adults involved need guidance to help them get navigate all the rules and regulations of the court system as well as focus on what is best for the kids. Therefore, the legal system often mandates that a divorcing or separating couple take a 10 hour parenting class that covers all of this information. Classes are available in traditional classrooms, but taking most parents will find it more beneficial to take them online from their home computer. Here is why:
Convenience: Taking parenting lessons from a classroom means that you have to work with a fixed timetable. Such a schedule may not be convenient because you don’t want to miss work, or don’t want to pay for a babysitter for the kids. On the other hand, taking the classes online gives you the freedom to choose when to take the lessons. You can take them 24/7, when the kids are busy or are asleep and when you are feeling up to it.
Quality Information and Education: It can be a huge relief to learn what to expect from your child’s behavior, how to work with your ex-spouse more effectively and to understand that your feelings are valid during this stressful time. You will also learn how to plan a co-parenting schedule for the kids and how to maintain cohesive parenting styles in each household.
Cost-effective: Online parenting lessons are often much cheaper than classroom lessons. Besides the usual fee per module, you do not have to spend on other expenses such as babysitting and transportation charges that are incurred when taking the parenting lessons from a classroom.
Certificate of completion is issued: Most jurisdictions will accept online courses for all of the above reasons. However, make sure to get prior approval before taking the class. The divorce court will need a record of your parenting classes. Online classes issue a certificate of completion which can be used in court to show that you fully attended the lessons.
Clearly, these reasons explain why you and your ex-partner should take online cases, not only for the sake of court orders, but also for the best interest of kids. Such classes might even move you closer to each other. You never know!