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Article: How to remarry-and keep the children happy; When parents divorce, the repercussions are often most keenly felt by their children. And if a parent wishes to marry a new partner, resentment can boil over once more. Judith Woods investigates the safe paths through second weddings...
- Article from:
- The Mail on Sunday (London, England)
- Article date:
- June 3, 2007
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Byline: JUDITH WOODS
Second weddings can often be a social minefield, but no more so than when one or both partners have children from previous relationships. New couples can find themselves battling with an ex if they wish the children to be present; yet if they choose not to invite them, all hell can break loose.
And small children can be left bewildered and upset by attending an event where one parent is absent and the other is so busy that they can't give much attention.
So just what is the etiquette when the bride has a toddler or the groom a pair of teenagers?
How can you ensure that you have a happy day without igniting a ...