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Does Divorce Harm Children ? by joz(f): 7:58am On Apr 28, 2007
i am working on a research project, so please give me your sincere idea and the reasons. thank you grin
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by fatliar(m): 10:42am On Apr 28, 2007
come to uk 2 make ur research, u will definately get a good answer
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by cuteass1(f): 1:51am On May 03, 2007
Well like every situation in life, this one carries its positive and negative chances wink

Yea, some kids grow up emotionally depressed and beaten due to divorce of their parents, for some life after the broken homes will never be the same. Some take it harder than others. Some will say that "the first-borns" suffer the most since some of them now carries the responsiblity of being there for their younger ones. Some kids get so swinged into the "one week with mum, and one week with dad" way of life, and lack all stability in their day to day. Life becomes one big ball of shambles, not knowing who to cling unto, depend on or trust. Some of them didnt even see it coming, so its like one shock after the other, and i can tell you it doesn't make it any easier watching a big happy family and the feeling of emptiness Cos yours doesn't exist anymore. And then it is another song if one or both parents decides to get married or settle with someone else, some parents get too free-handed Cos they want to be the favourite, and end up hurting the morals and important principles. They grow up vowing never to trust, love nor forget . . Ooh lawd poor kids!! cry
For some its the saddest story ever sad

But then there are some that couldn't care less Cos they've never known a real family even when their parents were together. For some its of no consequence, Cos their lives are not allowed to bend to the disaster of the divorce, some live their lives as normal, will not allow it to ruin their hopes, hapiness, goals nor existent. Some are just strong-willed, determined and right-headed enough to overcome the negativity that comes from it all, if they didn't tell you, you wouldn't even have guessed in a million years!!
And for these, i couldn't be happier cheesy
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by RedLips3(f): 2:01am On May 03, 2007
depends on the situation.

It's a hard thing for kids to watch their parents break up and pretty much live separate lives but if the situation is one where one parent was violent and horrible to the other and the kids had to witness this day after day then I personally believe divorce is a better option. Watching a parent go thru domestic abuse would have an even worse effect on a kid than having to watch them join other people.
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by joz(f): 2:08am On May 03, 2007
thank u all for sying something on this issue. if u have any more informations, pls write it grin
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by uspry1(f): 7:30am On May 04, 2007
No i don't think so that my divorce harm my children. They are great easily get along with me despite of my hearing impairment as well as their father, my ex-husband. My ex-husband and I don't get along each other!!! Getting married him was not my idea---it was my mother forced me to marry him because of my deafness and keep out of wedlock.

My daughter, who is 19 yr old, was 8 years straight honor roll students with all As and all Bs grade, received national honor society award as well as many scholarship. She is currently enrolling at college. She was involved in middle school/high school flag girl and future leadership club. She also went one week government leadership workshop that her church donated $1,000.00 for hotel and workshop expenses. She is natural gifted and talent person just like me when i was her age exactly.

My son, who is 14 yr old, is normal bright kid with some A, some B, some C and one D or F. He involves playing school basketball and football. He manages to set limited time (balances) to play video games, watch tv and do his homework.

Both kids still also involve in church youth choir. So far they keep stay out of trouble living in a small rural town---hate city/urban they saw. (their father's hometown in different state is city where crime-infected surrounds)

I don't see my children feel miserable all those years. Bec i gave them great love, humorous, rejoice and rewards to keep their school work/grade improvement all the time. Pretty much i am their full mother role and partial father role. I do sometimes involve playing one-to-one basketball and throwing football with my son. Their dad are very rarely to see his own children despite of 30 minutes drive is not that bad, too many lame excuses not seeing children.
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by omoge(f): 11:29am On May 04, 2007
I think it depends on those involved.
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by whiteNkem(f): 2:12pm On May 04, 2007
Whether they show it or not, children are always affected by divorce in my opinion. As cute-ass said, indeed, some take it easier than others. Yet, a broken family is never a reason of joy. Who wants to see all other children enjoying with BOTH their parents knowing there is only one waiting for them at home?

It usually affects them on the long term. It may not affect their studies, but it will affect their social life in most cases. Call it as you may, but divorce is best to be avoided. In that respect, we should all be very careful who we choose as a life companion and think a zillion times before having a child. Be sure you can handle it so that you won't break a heart!
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by Nobody: 11:47pm On May 04, 2007
Every child would wish for happily married parents.
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by dupebaby(m): 11:53pm On May 04, 2007
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Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by joz(f): 4:09am On May 05, 2007
@everyone
y'all have a point grin



@babyosisi
u r right but most parents dont even consider their childrens feelings before getting a divorce undecided
Re: Does Divorce Harm Children ? by RedLips3(f): 3:53pm On May 05, 2007
That's the key word, osisi

happily married.

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