Popularity Contest

It's the War of the Wrapping Paper in some cases, while your parents are divorcing. Trying to impress you or win your feelings can cause your parents to shower you with presents. Dad buys you that new video game you've been wanting and your mom gets you a new bicycle. They may also do things like let you eat ice cream for breakfast or stay up past your bedtime. It all one big popularity contest. Whatever they do, try not to let material things mask the true gestures of love. When you think that your parents are trying to buy your love, ask yourself this question: if my parents weren't divorcing would my mom/dad do this? That question is usually a good indicator. Remember, nothing they buy you can ever take the place of quality time spent together. :)