| The effects of divorce on children could be massive, | | | | question their moral values and become either |
| but this could be helped. The most common causes | | | | rebellious or overly obedient at any point in time. |
| for divorce are family problems, physical or emotional | | | | The effects of divorce on children and teens could |
| abuse, extramarital affairs, work stress and vices. | | | | be negative or positive depending on the child's |
| Below are types of divorces you might want to | | | | coping strategies. Teens often engage in |
| familiarize with: | | | | extravagant, promiscuous activities and form no |
| · Legal divorce - is the lawful end of your | | | | concept of an ideal parent. They themselves are |
| marriage where you are allowed to remarry. | | | | distressed about their future career, marriage and |
| · Economic divorce - involves the splitting of | | | | kids. But some do take this as a learning experience |
| assets i.e.: money and property. | | | | and attempt to make better decisions in the future. |
| · Co-parental divorce - is a type of divorce | | | | Here are common concerns experienced by children |
| where both parents agree to support their child even | | | | of divorced parents: |
| though they no longer have spousal support for each | | | | · Financial worries - Children are especially |
| other. | | | | worried about their future career and finances if they |
| Common effects of divorce on children are | | | | feel that their parents divorced because of money |
| psychological problems, poor intellectual development | | | | problems. |
| and affected parent-child relationships. | | | | · Marital concerns - Children usually view failed |
| Psychological Effects: | | | | relationships as somehow having an association with |
| The psychological effects of divorce on children can | | | | their parents' failed relationship. Because of this, they |
| affect children as young as 6 years of age. Young | | | | tend to question marriage a lot in fear of mirroring |
| children can develop anxiety disorders where they | | | | their parents' divorce. |
| experience overwhelming fear of being abandoned. | | | | · Role or status anxiety - Children can also try |
| Their feelings of isolation and sadness can also | | | | to play the role of either parent in attempts to |
| manifest through other problems such as eating | | | | "mend" their parents' problems. This is considered to |
| disorders. | | | | be unhealthy especially in adolescents. |
| Poor Intellectual Development: | | | | How to Relieve the Negative Effects of Divorce on |
| Children of divorced parents usually display insecurity, | | | | Children: |
| neediness, irritability and a constant craving for | | | | Allow your child to speak openly to friends, family |
| attention. These types of behavior consequently lead | | | | members or counselors regarding the divorce in the |
| to aggressiveness towards peers, resulting in poor | | | | family. Most children react towards divorce by |
| relationships with others. A child's cognitive skills can | | | | spending more time outside their home. This can |
| also become poor. His or her overall academic | | | | have a good effect, but it can also put them in a |
| performance suffers, thus leading to low self-worth | | | | vulnerable position where less discipline can lead to |
| and depression later in life. | | | | drug or alcohol abuse. You should therefore still draw |
| Affected Parent-Child Relationships: | | | | some boundaries and continue building a relationship |
| Oftentimes children will blame themselves for what | | | | with your child. |
| happened between their parents. They also start to | | | | |