The Effects of Divorce on Society's Children

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This paper demonstrates children of divorced parents may experience anger, withdrawal, rebellion and sometimes even poor academic performance. The paper argues that some school violence may be a result of broken homes. These children are greatly affected by their parents divorce which often results in long term psychological issues.

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"Long ago were the days when there were more intact marriages than divorce. In today's society, divorce is as common as catching a cold. Unfortunately, divorce is often followed with negative effects. Some people end their marriage amicably while others end up in messy court battles. However, divorce can be damaging when children are involved. Children are often the innocent victims of custody battles, witnesses to parental fighting, and subject to a rearranged, single-parent household. Children of divorced parents may experience anger, withdrawal, rebellion and sometimes even poor academic performance."

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