🌍 Children, inheritance & global · #83

I remarried after my divorce. How do I introduce my new spouse to my children?

Introduce a new spouse slowly and only once the relationship is truly serious, not in a rush before the children are ready. Give your children time to accept the change in their lives and reassure them that the newcomer does not replace their own mother or father. Start with short, relaxed meetings, not moving in together straight away. Do not force the children to call the new spouse mother or father. Listen to their worries and assure them your love has not lessened. Avoid making the new spouse the main disciplinarian in the early stages. Patience builds acceptance; force builds rejection. See educating the family.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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