A mother is talking with the school nurse about her school-aged child, who thinks up reasons for her mother to meet with her ex-husband, the child's father. The child even acts out then visiting with the father so the mother will come and talk with the father. When something breaks in the mother's home, the child says, "Dad could fix this." The nurse talks to the mother about a common theme with school-aged children, which is:

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The child's actions suggest a desire for the parents to reunite, which is a common fantasy among children of divorced or separated parents. They often hope for reconciliation and may attempt to create situations that bring their parents together, reflecting a wish for family unity.

A Mother Is Talking with the School Nurse About Her