Children of Divorce

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…in low-conflict marriages, and the psychological damage to children from these divorces is substantial. When the parents show better emotional adjustment after the divorce, so do the children. Parents are better able to maintain consistent structure in the children's lives, respond to their resentment and confusion promptly and clearly. When parents are able to argue over some child-rearing issue, reach an agreement, and stick to the compromise, children show much less anxiety, insecurity, and distress.