The Negative Impact Of Divorce

Divorce will mess up the family and forever screw up the children. That 's the stigma that divorce has faced for over decades. Reports, statistics, and data all show how divorce will have negative effects on the children. It 's inevitable that divorce will effect the child 's upbringing, and change the way they can move forward. However, not all change needs to be damaging to the children or parents. Changes on the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem level can be made to help children and families who are going through divorce. The microsystem is the beginning level where changes can begin to take place when related to children and divorce. This level is crucial, because it 's where children directly connect with activities …show more content…
This model plays a vital role in contributing to children and families being able to cope with divorce. Beliefs and values can contribute heavily to children being able to understand and find hope in what seems like a very difficult circumstance. Individuals can find hope in higher a power, such as God. Many individuals with faith, such as Christianity, are able to find peace in a complicated scenario. Faith can allows families and children to put their burdens elsewhere, and trust they will make it through this lifestyle adjustment. Christianity is just one example of a belief that always people to cope in difficult circumstances. If families maintain faith during the divorce, it may enhance their chances of being able to cope the situation more effectively. It 's vital for families to maintain their beliefs, customs, and values moving forward. The least amount of change that takes place will make the adjustment of the divorce less drastic. If the family has a tradition of going to the movies every Tuesday night, the family should work diligently to uphold this commitment. Even if only one parent attends this ritual, they should continue it for the child 's sake of