Divorce And Children

Read on to learn more about the impact a divorce can have on a child or children.

Tough First Year

The initial twelve months can be tough for a child or children as they go through feelings of anger, distress, disbelief, and anxiety. More often than not, their resilience kicks into gear and the kids adapt to the new situation. However, a few never embrace the changes and the impact of a divorce may be something that deal with throughout their adult lives.

Emotional Impact

It can be tough for children to understand why the yare now shuttled between homes. They may even assume they are responsible for the divorce. Teenagers have been known to blame one of the parents and there are some kids who feel a sense of relief when a divorce creates a more relaxed living situation.

Stress

Stress can be caused by having less contact with a parent than a child or children are used too. The custodial parent also finds their relationship with a child or children changing in the face of increases levels of stress.

Risks

The addition of a stepparent or new siblings entering a relationship can be a major adjustment for a child or children. This may trigger behavior issues as well as conflict with other family members and may even impact the mental wellbeing of a child or children.

Behavior

It is not uncommon for a child or children to develop issues with delinquency or destructive impulsive behavior following a divorce.

Academic Performance

There can also be academic performance issues for a child or children following a divorce. This is especially the case when the divorce came as a surprise to the child.