Effects Of Divorce On Children
Psychological effects of divorce on children
Robert Stewart
The University of Houston
There isn’t a more difficult transition for a child than to be a victim to his or her parents' divorce. I have watched this in my friends and family, and in my own childhood. And even through attempts at reconciliation through family counseling, the children have suffered. This paper discuses the psychological effect on children during problems between parents pushing towards divorce. Divorce: The number one cause for children in the US to stray out and become rebellious in society. The rate of divorce has only slowed down here recently, primarily because of the financial disadvantage; but still sits at a global high of 4.95 per 1,000 people. But the …show more content…
“Pre-school kids about ages 3-5 are likely to exhibit a regression of the most recent developmental milestone achieved. Additionally, sleep disturbances and an exacerbated fear of separation from the “custodial” parent are common. There is usually a great deal of yearning for the “non-custodial” parent (Furstenberg, 1987)”. Ages 6-8 (early latency) children often grieve for the absent parent. Studies have shown a preoccupation with fantasies that distinguishes the reactions of this age group. Children in this group tend to have replacement fantasies, replacing the given situation with a more perfect family life, and the reuniting of the parents in the near future. Children in this developmental stage have a difficult time with the concept of the permanence of the divorce (Furstenberg, 1987). Children Ages 8-11 (Late latency) tend to experience …show more content…
Studies have shown that boys and girls have great differences with reduced contact with a certain parent. Boys seem to have an especially difficult time with divorce, causing them to have trouble at school, withdraw from social interactions, or start fights with peers. They seem to have more aggression towards the divorce and act out their anger (Amato & Keith, 1991). Where on the other hand girls seem to keep their troubles & frustrations bottled up inside. This type of reaction is said to later on in life have an effect on their decisions on relationships. This type of reaction is called
Robert Stewart
The University of Houston
There isn’t a more difficult transition for a child than to be a victim to his or her parents' divorce. I have watched this in my friends and family, and in my own childhood. And even through attempts at reconciliation through family counseling, the children have suffered. This paper discuses the psychological effect on children during problems between parents pushing towards divorce. Divorce: The number one cause for children in the US to stray out and become rebellious in society. The rate of divorce has only slowed down here recently, primarily because of the financial disadvantage; but still sits at a global high of 4.95 per 1,000 people. But the …show more content…
“Pre-school kids about ages 3-5 are likely to exhibit a regression of the most recent developmental milestone achieved. Additionally, sleep disturbances and an exacerbated fear of separation from the “custodial” parent are common. There is usually a great deal of yearning for the “non-custodial” parent (Furstenberg, 1987)”. Ages 6-8 (early latency) children often grieve for the absent parent. Studies have shown a preoccupation with fantasies that distinguishes the reactions of this age group. Children in this group tend to have replacement fantasies, replacing the given situation with a more perfect family life, and the reuniting of the parents in the near future. Children in this developmental stage have a difficult time with the concept of the permanence of the divorce (Furstenberg, 1987). Children Ages 8-11 (Late latency) tend to experience …show more content…
Studies have shown that boys and girls have great differences with reduced contact with a certain parent. Boys seem to have an especially difficult time with divorce, causing them to have trouble at school, withdraw from social interactions, or start fights with peers. They seem to have more aggression towards the divorce and act out their anger (Amato & Keith, 1991). Where on the other hand girls seem to keep their troubles & frustrations bottled up inside. This type of reaction is said to later on in life have an effect on their decisions on relationships. This type of reaction is called