Divorce and Middle Childhood

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The writer of this in-depth paper details the effects of divorce on children of various ages, while focusing in particular on middle childhood. This paper introduces the topic and discusses the findings of current research regarding this particular issue, as well as the conclusions that stem from this research. This paper discusses the issues of juvenile delinquency and depression which have been proven to be more pronounced in single-parent families. This paper delves into custody issues, including the problems that arise when children are separated from the same-sex parent. The writer contends and proves why juvenile delinquency is greater in children that are separated from the opposite-sex parent. This well-researched paper also analyzes the issues of maladjustment, fears of abandonment and the risk of mental health issues that develop in the child during and after the divorce proceedings, which must be dealt with accordingly. This paper looks at the emotional problems as well as the long-term effects of divorce, which include difficulty in cultivating long-lasting, appropriate relationships and continuous educational problems.

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"When children become wild and hard to control, parents are often at a loss as to how to help them. It is difficult enough to control a wild, unruly teenager when there are two parents in the house, but much more difficult when there is only one parent. To compound the problem, that single parent often works two jobs or long hours to provide food, clothing, and shelter for himself or herself and the children. This absence from the house can allow the child too much unsupervised free time in which to experiment with new and dangerous things that can get them in trouble with parents, the law, or worse. On the other side of the equation are the reclusive children."

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