Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

It has been said that the co-parent’s charge is: “Love your child more than you hate your ex.”  While Dr. King was not directing these words at co-parents specifically, they certainly ring true for us.  These, like so many of his words, are full of universal truth, challenging us to be our best selves.

We bring light when we make loving our children and meeting their needs–not scheming against, competing with, or playing tit-for-tat with our former partners–our priority.  We bring light when we remember that two wrongs don’t make a right.  When our parenting priorities are in order, we drive out the darkness and brighten our children’s lives.

What are you committed to–light or darkness?  Remaining locked in high-levels of conflict with your ex…or giving your children the emotional freedom and lightness that comes with being spared a front-row seat at their parents’ never-ending battle royale?  You can’t do both. Choose light…for your children’s sake.