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Quote: That is still not being honest. Saying Daddy is an alcoholic, and giving some information about alcoholism is appropriate. Explaining that alcohol can control mood, especially when taken in excess or over prolonged periods is appropriate. Saying that Daddy needs help that Mommy (and...

Quote: Good point. I didn't think of that.

Kids are pretty intuitive about these things. I agree. I don't think they're always givent he credit they deserve. They're smarter than we think 99% if the time. Tell them that daddy has an illness. This illness makes him make bad choices and get into trouble. Tell them that the illness...

Quote: I think that idea could go 2 different ways. I agree that she shouldn't tarnish Daddy's name to the kids but should she lie to them? I don't think so. It would be like saying, "No, Daddy isn't a mean alcoholic. He only drinks AFTER work and he doesn't always tell Mommy that she's the...

Quote: I think that idea could go 2 different ways. I agree that she shouldn't tarnish Daddy's name to the kids but should she lie to them? I don't think so. It would be like saying, "No, Daddy isn't a mean alcoholic. He only drinks AFTER work and he doesn't always tell Mommy that she's the...

You have more patience than I do for such things. First of all, yes, tell the 8 year old because it's true what others say. He is coming up with much worse in his head or is blaming himself. Neither is good for a child. Second of all, I stayed in an alcoholic relationship for only 3 years and...