Divorce is a social phenomenon that encompasses the globe. However, its impact on the lives of children and divorce children varies greatly depending on where in the world the child lives. This realization came to me after reading a blog posting on the Global Sociology Blog this week. I think it is a topic that deserves a little more discussion and thought.
In the United States over half the children are from divorced families. The impact caused by divorce on their lives is going to depend a great deal on their parents’ income, how well the parents are able to deal with the adjustments to their lifestyles and how dedicated they are to their children’s happiness and well-being. The impact on the child’s life is also going to relate to how divorce is viewed by their ethnic group and their peers. In most cases, the United States has a culture that accepts divorce and doesn’t stigmatize children of divorce, at least not as much as it once did. This, coupled with the availability of resources and support, children in this country are better able to cope with the changes and challenges of divorce then children from countries that are less privileged.
While it is easy to see that children in less privileged countries face more difficulties when their parents divorce, they are actually influenced by the same factors as kids in the U.S. These factors start with economics. Economic challenges are going to be a primary factor in determining how well a child of divorce from a third world nation is going to do after the divorce. Secondly, cultural factors are going to impact their success after a divorce. For example, if divorce is a social taboo then this can have a devastating impact on the child and their future. Furthermore, socially imposed sexual discrimination can limit a divorced mother’s ability to provide for her children.
jinnie from children sleepwalking
January 11th, 2010 at 12:30
Well i think relationship is depends on some facts and the most important thing is the healthy communication. So if you are having this and you are providing the best to your partner then this is the sign of the long term relationship.
Robert
March 8th, 2010 at 02:54
Divorce its just so hard for the kids. when my parents separated, I was so doomed and very disappointed. But I just have to accept things as they are meant to happen. Good thing I got this planner/organizer from co-Parenting-Manager (http://4help.to/plan) which really helped me cope up with the situation. Their website is also perfect for parents and kids who are experiencing the dilemma of divorce.
Seb from Scrap Car
March 10th, 2010 at 21:29
I think that every child is different and it affects children in different ways, my parents split up when I was 4 and I dont seem affected by the split, dont get me wrong it wasnt nice to go through that as a child but it really depends on how both parents bring you up regardless of a split, there is a way to deal with these things and a lot of comments on here I do NOT agree with
Marsha from divorce on children
April 5th, 2010 at 09:51
The divorce is never easy. Divorce will affect eveyone who are getting involve, especially your young children. It is so rarely that a child want or even expect their parents to get divorce. In the young children’s case, divorce can be an extremely hard time. It is important that in hectic negotiating and battling that is following the divorce, the children are not forgotten and both parents help the children through this situation. If you are aware of their needs and work hard at it, you can sure that they can grow up very well, and they can through this crisis.
No Xplode
May 23rd, 2010 at 09:06
Love marriages raises a lot of expectations from the couple which are easy to think before marriage and after that a lot of responsibility is added which they cant live up to …results in divorce and the worst effect is on children
Barbara from Kids Table And Chairs
July 28th, 2010 at 02:09
It is not really easy for a child, either from US or any part of the world to see their parents ends with Divorce. There are really times that even a kid from US will be shocked or will not be able to cope after this. It is really great if children will grow up with their parents, but if you cannot really avoid divorce, make sure that you do not forget your responsibilities to your children.