Before telling them the truth about the divorce any parents should first keep this in mind that the way they explain them is more important because, a child don’t know as to what you mean by divorce. If they are old enough to understand marriage, tell them about the divorce. How and what you say depends on the age of the child. The parents should try to redefine their role when they are about to get divorce and get separated. Make a clear vision as to how they are going to look after the Childs mental and physical growth.

The mind of a child is like a blank CD or a empty cassettes, whatever he sees it will be recorded in his mind and he will always take what he has seen and heard. So the day you decide to get divorce tell or explain the child as to what and how of this.

Hmmm.....I too agree with u Fatema. One must be very precise and careful while discussing these type of topics with the childrens.
You must make them understand with lot of cares.
I hope that Andrew will handle this issue intelligently.

I think you should be very careful before informing your child about this issue of divorce.You must be aware that your kid will not view divorce as you view it.It will be better to make the child understand the truth without getting into much details.
Try also to brinh him to a counsellor.

I agree with youyou that sometimes we need to be proactive.If you really need to divorce then you should try to take some preventive measures so as to protect your children health.You could bring him to a counselor so as to have him followed by a specialist.The counselor can also assist you on how to announce the divorce to your child.

the best thing is to talk to the child. you must tell him that you and his mother are having problems and you cannot continue to live together. this is why you will have to separate. but you will take care of him and give him all he wants. talk to him softly and do not damage the image of the mother in his eyes.