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Children, whose divorcing parents are involved in a custody dispute, should have the right

» Not to be asked to choose sides

» Not to be told the nasty details of the legal proceedings

» Not to be told "bad things" about the other parent

» Not to be quizzed about the other parent

» Not to be used as a messenger between parents

» Not to be asked to tell lies about the other parent

» Not to be a parent's legal confidant

» To express their feelings and to choose not to express certain feelings

» To be shielded from parental "warfare"

» Not to feel guilty for loving both parents

Source: Parent Education and Custody Effectiveness