term effects. There are several causes for the long-term effects but, children are more likely to develop them if they are exposed to all or some of the following scenarios; continuous parental fighting, the loss of contact with a parent following the divorce, little or no discipline, and being forced to takes sides against one parent or the other.Many studies show that children of divorce experience a heightened level of marital conflict. Another long-term problem that may effect children of divorce are the loyalty and trust issues that often follow them into their own relationships. Even as adults, men tend to have a hard time dealing with the effects of divorce, they often tend to be less involved with their own children much like the non-custodial parent was with them. Many females from single-parent families have tendencies to have children out of wedlock and generally have a negative opinion of their personal relationships. Aside from relationship issues, children of divorced parents often have significant differences in after high school education and career choices than children of intact families (Spruijt 897).Divorce does not have to induce long term problems. The quality and quantity of support that you give to your child during a divorce will determine how well children will react the divorce and its consequences. It is not the divorce that causes the problems; it is the way that the parents react to the present situation. In some cases divorce can be better for everyone, including the children. Many times when there is an abusive spouse involved divorce is not only the best answer it is the only answer. Sue Behren, a doctor with 10 years experience in counseling children of divorce states, all my research shows that kids are much happier when their parents are not rowing, when there is no friction or bad atmosphere at home. She also believes that it is impossible for parents to grit their teeth and stay together f...
