Divorce Abstract Divorce In The Us Has Increases

DivorceNameInstitutionAbstractDivorce in the US has increases with about 40 to 50% of the marriages expected to end in divorce. Divorce is an experience that changes the lives of all those involved which in this case includes children. This analysis examines the various ways in which divorce affects children. This paper illustrates the emotional effects, economic effects of the divorce on the children, academic effects, sexual effects and even the long term effects on the children’s lives. Children of divorce are more likely to go through divorce themselves in their lives. Divorce is a traumatic experience for any child and parents should think through their decisions before getting a divorce. When they eventually do decide to go through, they should monitor the children to reduce the damage divorce does.The effect of divorce on childrenThe divorce rate in the US is estimated at 40 to 50% of all first time marriages and 60% of second marriages according to the American Psychological Association. In the last 50 years, divorce rates in the US have become more common (Brown, 2009). An American marriage lasts for approximately 8.8 years. According to the