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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JZg4RHaNxd4
There’s a widely misunderstood belief that children can choose which coparent to live with once they turn 12. But the reality is far more complex—and emotionally loaded—for both kids and parents.
In this video we unpack the legal truth, emotional toll, and long-term consequences of involving children in custody decisions. You'll hear why children often say what they think adults want to hear, how parents sometimes weaponize a child's "preference," and how fragile adult self-esteem can result in heartbreaking consequences for the whole family.
By Linda VanValkenburg and Ron Gore4.5
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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JZg4RHaNxd4
There’s a widely misunderstood belief that children can choose which coparent to live with once they turn 12. But the reality is far more complex—and emotionally loaded—for both kids and parents.
In this video we unpack the legal truth, emotional toll, and long-term consequences of involving children in custody decisions. You'll hear why children often say what they think adults want to hear, how parents sometimes weaponize a child's "preference," and how fragile adult self-esteem can result in heartbreaking consequences for the whole family.

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