From the fighting, to the custody battles, having divorced parents can be pure hell. These days it's rare to have parents that are still together. But throughout it all, it's good to stay positive through it all so here are some benefits of having divorced parents.
1. Two Hollidays
This is one of my favorite things about having divorced parents. Christmas, easter, birthdays, everything is doubled! On Halloween, I know some people who used to trick or treat in their one parents neighborhood and in their other parents neighborhood to get more candy. Also if you have the time, you could go to one parents family thanksgiving and get food and go to the other parents house to get even more food! How awesome is that?
2. Less cops at your house
Everyone remembers the days when they would walk downstairs and see your mom screaming at your dad and somehow things got thrown and cops ended up at your house. Well with divorce, no more cops at your house on a random tuesday night! You will get to sleep peacefully at either your mom or dads house and both of your parents will be happier now that they are out of that marriage.
3. Great friends
In today's society, 50% of married couples get a divorce. So throughout your life, I am sure you will meet tons of people who have been through the same things you have. They know what its like to wake up at 3 am to screaming and yelling. They understand the stress that is caused when having to choose which parent to live with. They get it all and are here for you every step of the way. Those are the people you will need in your life.
4. Lying can get you many things
When having divorced parents, you can easily lie and get many things out of it. For example; say you need some money. You could go to your mom and ask for twenty dollars to go to the mall. Then you can call your dad and ask him for twenty dollars to go to the mall. There ya go! You now have forty dollars. Lying may be bad… it's so good all at once.
5. FAFSA
Every college student will understand this. The best part of having divorced parents is getting lots and lots of FAFSA money. Trying to find a college with a decent tuition is tough but because of your parents deciding to split, you could be able to attend college for a very low price. Depending on your income, living situation and whether your parents are together or not, you could even get a full ride to college.
Even though having divorced parents may have many positive sides, it is hard. You will go through a lot but just remember the positive things and keep a smile on your face no matter what. Eventually, everything will fall into place.
