The Effects Of Divorce On Children
Social Issues Topic: Divorce
Divorce is becoming very common in the United States and leads to many problems not only for those getting the divorce, but also for the children. Divorce increases a child’s risk for psychological and behavioral problems in the future. Behavioral problems can affect the child immensely and even results in the child having to see a psychiatrist. According to one article, children whose parents get divorced are twice as likely to visit a mental health facility (Collins 1). Other psychological problems include increased teen pregnancies, declining grades in school, and higher rates of dropping out of school (1). Statistical evidence also shows that male offspring have higher rates of anger and conduct problems …show more content…
According to the peer-reviewed article, The Divorce Controversy, most kids are affected emotionally from divorce. When there is divorce, a family becomes separated, not just the parents. It is very difficult for a child to deal with their parents being split up. Not only are their parents not together, but they also have two different homes, two different bedrooms, their belongings are separated and much more. Because of divorce many things change in a child’s life such as where they go to school, who their friends are, and how they spend their free time. Children from a divorced family constantly suffer from the feeling of being abandoned, worrying about if their parents are happy, embarrassment from their peers, fear of getting in a relationship and that they too may get a divorce in the future, and anxiety and uncertainty of the future ahead of …show more content…
There is also evidence that children from divorced or remarried families have psychological adjustment issues while growing up. (Ahrons, 2004; Hetherington, Bridges, & Insabella, 1998; Kelly & Lamb 2000).
Divorce mentally and physically affects those splitting up in negative ways. Strong and lasting marriages are good for a couples’ mental and physical health. They are also good for children. When a child is brought up in a happy home it protects them from emotional, educational, physical and social problems, as mentioned before. Yet, the divorce rate for married couples in the United States is about 50 percent and this really affects a lot of people around them, themselves and their families. Also, the divorce rate for subsequent marriages is even higher.
Married couples need to value marriage and make sure that they have found their life long partner before making a vow to be with them ‘til death do us part.’ They need to remember that it is a serious matter and not only will affect them but it will affect other people in their lives such as their family and especially their children. If people take the time and effort and put them into their marriage and do things to keep their partner happy divorce rates would surely go
Divorce is becoming very common in the United States and leads to many problems not only for those getting the divorce, but also for the children. Divorce increases a child’s risk for psychological and behavioral problems in the future. Behavioral problems can affect the child immensely and even results in the child having to see a psychiatrist. According to one article, children whose parents get divorced are twice as likely to visit a mental health facility (Collins 1). Other psychological problems include increased teen pregnancies, declining grades in school, and higher rates of dropping out of school (1). Statistical evidence also shows that male offspring have higher rates of anger and conduct problems …show more content…
According to the peer-reviewed article, The Divorce Controversy, most kids are affected emotionally from divorce. When there is divorce, a family becomes separated, not just the parents. It is very difficult for a child to deal with their parents being split up. Not only are their parents not together, but they also have two different homes, two different bedrooms, their belongings are separated and much more. Because of divorce many things change in a child’s life such as where they go to school, who their friends are, and how they spend their free time. Children from a divorced family constantly suffer from the feeling of being abandoned, worrying about if their parents are happy, embarrassment from their peers, fear of getting in a relationship and that they too may get a divorce in the future, and anxiety and uncertainty of the future ahead of …show more content…
There is also evidence that children from divorced or remarried families have psychological adjustment issues while growing up. (Ahrons, 2004; Hetherington, Bridges, & Insabella, 1998; Kelly & Lamb 2000).
Divorce mentally and physically affects those splitting up in negative ways. Strong and lasting marriages are good for a couples’ mental and physical health. They are also good for children. When a child is brought up in a happy home it protects them from emotional, educational, physical and social problems, as mentioned before. Yet, the divorce rate for married couples in the United States is about 50 percent and this really affects a lot of people around them, themselves and their families. Also, the divorce rate for subsequent marriages is even higher.
Married couples need to value marriage and make sure that they have found their life long partner before making a vow to be with them ‘til death do us part.’ They need to remember that it is a serious matter and not only will affect them but it will affect other people in their lives such as their family and especially their children. If people take the time and effort and put them into their marriage and do things to keep their partner happy divorce rates would surely go