On Divorce and Family

Statistics regarding marriage and divorce are quite grim: between 40 and 50 percent of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. While divorce can be a painful and challenging process for spouses, children often suffer extensively as a result of their parents’ separation. From a psychological perspective, divorce alters the child’s sense of security, even if both parents remain committed to parenting following separation. Divorce also creates considerable upheaval and changes in schedules, which can make it difficult for the child to adapt. Each of these issues can produce a challenging environment for children and parents, one that creates notable barriers to accepting divorce and constructing positive foundations for moving forward.

While general efforts to address insecurity and adaption can be effective, divorce is a unique event for each family. Recognition of divorce as a common social event and unique family event represents a different position on understanding the process of divorce and its impact on adults and children. Even though hundreds of divorces occur each day, the way in which the family responds will be unique.

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