What is the Effect of Divorce on Children?
While the marriage rate in society is steadily declining, there is a significant increase in the number of divorced couples. With divorce, children are left vulnerable to this radical change in family life, and the nature of the divorce process greatly affects them.
Divorce and Child Psychology
Children's reactions to the divorce process vary by age group. However, in general, children of all age groups are negatively affected by the experience of a family breaking up due to their parents' separation. Reactions such as general anxiety and hopelessness in the child, decreased academic performance, reluctance to work, inability to form friendships, guilt, anger towards life, sleep and eating disorders, and pessimism arise due to divorce. The mother and father have a great responsibility during the separation process to minimize the negative impact on the child's psychology. The child's wishes and expectations as a family member should also be taken into account regarding issues such as custody and living with the mother or father. It is also very important in this process to resolve problems between parents without reflecting them onto the child.
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