To what extent do you think divorce affects the children?

[Melisa Jane]

This is a discussion topic for the March 2024 Book of the Month, "SandPeople: An Across Time Mystery" by Cheryl Kerr

To what extent do you think divorce affects the children?

[Asibor Eromosele Emmanuel]

To a very large extant. I think when couples divorce , the adequate and quality training given to a child for growth wouldn't be given to that child. The child might be left Alone

[Shewaofafrica]

To a very large extent. It is very bad when a parent figure is missing in the life of a child. It definitely affects the child in one way or the other.

[Sbitan Mohammad]

A lot more than parents think. The child may begin to battle emotional stability and may also have a shortsighted concept of a happy home.

[Sarah Zain]

No one can imagine the effect on children, but the effect is indeed different. I have seen children who wish their parents would divorce so that they could live comfortably and know that it was not their fault. And I saw the opposite too.Therefore, it requires a lot of effort to preserve the child’s mental and psychological health.

[Eva Nyaburi]

I will say a lot becausee the children may also struggle in their relationships with other people as a result. Divorce also creates the sense of instability for the kids in most cases.

[Zainab Wasif]

Divorce can have profound effects on children, including emotional distress, feelings of insecurity, and changes in behavior. It can impact their social relationships, academic performance, and long-term emotional well-being.

[Goodness Kene]

It happens just like a thermal shock, followed by a burst of lots of emotions that may be too much for a child. It may be healed with time, but not completely most times.

[Sky Revews]

The kids can experience a depressed mood, rage, anxiety, terror, guilt, or other kinds of feelings sometimes. They wonder whether they are doing something bad or think about the difficult times they will face in the future. Children that are wrapped around by an adult network, whether it is family and friends or teachers and therapists, experience easy coping with the changes and the emotional stress post-divorce.

[Ajain12]

Divorce can profoundly affect children, manifesting in emotional distress, academic and behavioral challenges, and shifts in relationships. While some children may adapt well, others face long-term risks such as mental health issues and difficulties in relationships and education. Factors such as parental conflict, support systems, and the handling of the divorce process influence the extent of these effects. Nevertheless, with nurturing support and access to resources like counseling, many children demonstrate resilience and successfully navigate the changes brought about by divorce.

[AvishaJain_13]

I believe that divorces impact the children more than it affect the parents. As children are not directly involved in the decision to divorce, they are affected even more.

[Favour Adachukwu]

I think divorce affects children greatly giving them an inconclusive thinking of their parents personality.

[Ophiohonren Hiram]

To a large extent, it greatly affects children. Even if there isn't a divorce but disunity between parents would have near the same effect. It may go unnoticed, but some even grow certain defense mechanisms that may seem like good character traits but are actually results of such trauma (like an adult who is very quick to speak up, which is good, but could be a result of seeing a parent go unheard, so they hope to jot have the same experience). Divorce may even have more effect on the children than the parents.

[Amanda Kenneth]

Divorce can have a significant impact on a child's emotional, social, and psychological well-being. It can lead to feelings of insecurity, confusion, sadness, and anger. Children may struggle with trust issues, have difficulty forming relationships, and experience academic or behavioral problems. However, the extent of these effects can vary depending on various factors such as the child's age, temperament, support system, and how the divorce is handled by the parents.

[Omneya Shakeep]

It deeply affects the children's mentality and emotional stability. Undoubtedly, they will miss the role of one of the parents in balancing their lives. Even with both parents' efforts to maintain their connection, a deficiency in their lives is bound to happen. Not to mention the trust and commitment issues they develop growing up.