Essay Database

Effects of Divorce on Children A child of any age can be hurt by a divorce. Divorce can cause feelings of guilt, sadness, uncertainty, chagrin, and insecurity. The effects of the divorce vary by the age group of the children at the time of the divorce. There are five groups. The parents may feel better and be happier after divorcing but they need to make the child feel secure throughout the entire ordeal. The first …

…few. I have personally had to seek professional help to fully understand that none of my parents' divorce is my fault. I have finally come to understand that the situation is better off this way. The effects of divorce on children are detrimental no matter what the age of the child. Some of these effects can be avoided if the divorce is handled properly. Sometimes professional help may be needed to reverse the negative effects.