Effects of Divorce on Children
Madison Lavoie
Southern New Hampshire University
Professor McClure
SOC-112
2 December 2016
Abstract In a divorce, all individuals connected and involved to the relationship are impacted in some way, shape or form. Children of all ages are sadly more the victims than either parent, especially younger ones, through divorce but because of their innocence and immaturity, children are sometimes unable to process stressful events like adults are. Their reactions and behavior can vary depending on the individual child and how the divorce played out. They can react in a variety of ways. Relationships with parents, and siblings are all massively important in the life of a child and how they develop. This …show more content…
Turmoil and stress, most likely feelings that have been present for a while prior to divorce, impact the now divided family negatively and makes everything harder for everyone involved. Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of divorce, especially if they are of young age because they are unable to understand and process what is happening so they resort to alternative ways of expressing their pain and confusion. The divorce of parents remains with children, to some degree, all of their lives and can have lasting effects on them mentally, emotionally and behaviorally. Few children of divorce are unable to provide some memory or expression of pain that was caused. Since divorce can impact children so heavily, the hope with any divorce the parents will try to give all of their energy to make sure that the kids are shielded from anything potentially emotionally harmful, sadly this is not always the case.
Statistics
In the efforts to understand the full impact of divorce on children, we need to look at the facts and research conducted on the topic. Some of this research and facts include…
• Around 50 percent of all marriages end in …show more content…
Family therapy, psychotherapy techniques, play therapy and role-playing, art therapy and grief therapy are all forms of therapy that have been incorporated into the work with children of divorce (McCullough, 2009). Each of these methods has benefits and advantages, depending upon the individual and family. Another form of intervention that has been found effective is group therapy. Group therapy focuses on “communication with children on issues of importance, providing support, enhancing their skill development, and promoting their mental health” (Rose,
Madison Lavoie
Southern New Hampshire University
Professor McClure
SOC-112
2 December 2016
Abstract In a divorce, all individuals connected and involved to the relationship are impacted in some way, shape or form. Children of all ages are sadly more the victims than either parent, especially younger ones, through divorce but because of their innocence and immaturity, children are sometimes unable to process stressful events like adults are. Their reactions and behavior can vary depending on the individual child and how the divorce played out. They can react in a variety of ways. Relationships with parents, and siblings are all massively important in the life of a child and how they develop. This …show more content…
Turmoil and stress, most likely feelings that have been present for a while prior to divorce, impact the now divided family negatively and makes everything harder for everyone involved. Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of divorce, especially if they are of young age because they are unable to understand and process what is happening so they resort to alternative ways of expressing their pain and confusion. The divorce of parents remains with children, to some degree, all of their lives and can have lasting effects on them mentally, emotionally and behaviorally. Few children of divorce are unable to provide some memory or expression of pain that was caused. Since divorce can impact children so heavily, the hope with any divorce the parents will try to give all of their energy to make sure that the kids are shielded from anything potentially emotionally harmful, sadly this is not always the case.
Statistics
In the efforts to understand the full impact of divorce on children, we need to look at the facts and research conducted on the topic. Some of this research and facts include…
• Around 50 percent of all marriages end in …show more content…
Family therapy, psychotherapy techniques, play therapy and role-playing, art therapy and grief therapy are all forms of therapy that have been incorporated into the work with children of divorce (McCullough, 2009). Each of these methods has benefits and advantages, depending upon the individual and family. Another form of intervention that has been found effective is group therapy. Group therapy focuses on “communication with children on issues of importance, providing support, enhancing their skill development, and promoting their mental health” (Rose,