Are children involved in the mediation process?
In some cases teenage children may participate in mediation so that their parents can better understand and consider their childrens needs and feelings. This information can be extremely valuable in helping the parents develop their plans for the future of their family. It can be extremely comforting and beneficial for the children to see their parents working together in a positive way. Issues that may effect a childs participation include subject of the mediation, the wishes of their parents, their own desire to participate and their age or maturity level.
