Many couples put off divorce until their children are adults and have left home, hoping to spare them the difficulties young children often experience. Adult children are spared some of the challenges young children endure associated with shared parenting time, and exposure to conflict. However, adult children do experience loss and pain. There are ways parents can protect their adult children and set a foundation for strong family bonds for future generations. In her article, How to Tell Your Adult Child You're Divorcing, Erica Manfred discusses several recommended strategies.