Effects of Divorce on Children

The Effects of Divorce on Children The statistics for divorce in the 1990’s suggest that nearly sixty percent of marriages end in divorce. Given this startling figure, the assumption can be made that many children will experience some effects caused by the life-changing event called divorce. What is it exactly about divorce that causes negative consequences for these children? In what ways will these children be effected? Will these effects show outwardly? I will attempt …

…article was an easy read, in that the author wrote the article in lamens terms; therefore a broader scope of individuals will be able to understand and utilize the information. References Hughes, Robert R., Jr. The Effects of Divorce on Children. http://www.hec.ohio-state.edu/famlife/divorce/effects.htm. Stroufe, Cooper and Dehart (2000). Child Development: It’s Nature and Course, 4th Edition. McGraw-Hill. Time To Grow: Study Guide for the Telecourse, 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill.