"Back in 1995, I didn't think about the now-iconic Clueless as a divorce movie. Three decades later, after going through my own divorce, raising four kids to become adults I am proud of, and marrying the love of my life more than 10 years ago, I now see it as one of the best. But not because divorce was the focal point of the movie. It wasn't."
"Off-screen, however, and before the film begins, we learn that Mel remarried the mother of Josh, Cher's now college-aged step-brother, before the pair divorced following five years of marriage. Despite the split, Josh, who was raised by his mother in Seattle and is attending college at UCLA at the time of the film, nonetheless maintained his position as a member of the Horowitz family."
Divorce does not end parental roles in children's lives. Children generally benefit from continued involvement by both parents. Committed co-parenting lowers post-divorce conflict and provides a stable foundation for children to thrive. Well-conceived parenting plans tailored to each family's circumstances guide healthy routines and decision-making. Strong parental commitment to children's care helps protect children from being caught in the middle of adult disputes. Family structures can include step-relationships while maintaining children's membership in original families. Prioritizing children's needs during and after divorce supports healthier development and smoother transitions into adulthood.
Read at Psychology Today
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