I am a child of divorce. As a kid, I struggled internally with the divorce for one reason — I was no longer going to see my father every day. But, young as I was, I understood my mother and father were better at being friends, and my parents managed to give me and my sister a wonderful childhood. I hold no resentment. However, not all children understand and deal with divorce very well.

Children do not always understand why divorce is sometimes necessary. There are many children who grow angry at one or both parents, or they blame themselves for the divorce. Sadly, many children of divorced homes suffer. They may not show it, but, inside, they are in turmoil. As these children grow older, their unresolved pain interferes with relationships and other life decisions.

Here are thE effects divorce has on a child...
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Divorce can have positive or negative effects on children depending on the family atmosphere before the divorce. In my case they were constantly fighting and there were days we were scared he would kill my mum. I hated going home as it was a battle field. I was relieved when they got a divorce , it was terrible the worst to happen everyday. In some cases divorce is better for the children if the parents are not able to resolve the issues