gement have emerged alongside the old. Some mothers have voluntarily relinquished custody in order to pursue other goals, or because they believe the children may fare better with the father. Joint custody has also become more common, with parents sharing responsibility for the raising of their children, even after remarriage. Fair divisions of material possessions are rising as more women enter the work force and consequently contribute equally. Divorce has become an ingrained part of American society -- almost similar to marriage. Previously, I believed that married couples with children should avoid divorce for the sake of their children. However, after compiling data for this report and discussing divorce with others, I have determined that dissatisfied couples -- who avoid divorce -- often take their anger out on their children. This practice often harms the child emotionally -- or in some cases -- physically. Although my parents are not divorced, I have become acquainted with many people whose parents are divorced. Through discussions, I have determined that most of these people felt relieved when their parents finally got divorced -- because it ended the constant arguing and violence at home....
