...the increase in the divorce rate" (6 mark) * The first significant cause of recent rise in the rates of divorce is that women have a change in roles. In the past, men have to earn whole money to afford the expense of family, whereas woman only do housework and care for the children, hence women have no money leading to depend on husbands’ money. Because of these situations, it is too difficult for most women to separate from their husbands. However, these situations are increasingly changing nowadays. The equality between men and women in roles are very clear at the moment, consequently women can work to earn money, while men share the household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, washing as well as caring for children. Although is still seen that woman do primarily take charge of these tasks on top of work. It can be clearly seen that women are independent from money as they can earn money by themselves to support their living cost. Accordingly, the divorce rates recently rise. * Another cause to inform the recent incline in divorce rates is global secularization. Secularisation is the declining influence religion has on society. This has led to marriages becoming less sacred and important. This means that divorces are more widely accepted, explaining the rise in rates. * Finally, divorce has become much more socially acceptable, there is less stigma surrounding it. This makes divorces less of a “big deal”, for example whereas previously divorce might have hindered...
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...“Saving the Family from Divorce” Rationale: Over the past the two decades the divorce rate in the United States has become equal to rate of marriages(Weitzman,1985). Here in the United States fifty percent of marriages and for end in divorce, and even more startling is the rate of divorce is equal between those in the church and in the world. As the body of Christ we have responsibility to set the proper example for the world, the world should follow our example and it should not be the opposite. Somewhere along the lines we mishandled marriage and God’s idea for family and many have gone astray. It’s seemingly as if the value of marriage and commitment has become insignificant regardless if one is a believer or not. When we begin to examine reasons why individuals divorce it may range from stress, financial reasons and infidelity etc. The challenge with divorce is that it not only impacts the adults that are involved but when children are involved they become the ones who suffer. Most children of divorce will experience it at the least as a potent transient stress that disrupts virtually all aspects of their lives (Weitzman, Adair 1988). This topic is worth discussing because marriages works I personally believe can be saved with early intervention, proper counseling and spiritual guidance. I believe it is God’s heart to keep the family together and I believe the same amount of effort that is put into divorcing the person to whom you took a vow before God to be with...
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...PA415-01: Family Law and Divorce Mediation 1202A March 2012 Term Instructor: Lashawn Piquant Unit 8 Memo Delvoye standards To: Supervising Attorney From: Paralegal- Dow L. Pettis Implications of the Proposed Adoption of the Delvoye Standard for Habitual Residence Abstract It is quite intriguing that despite having many standards proposed and used in the determination of a child 's habitual residence , there has still not come a standard that will conform fully to the objectives of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspect of International Child Abduction . The Delvoye standard seems to be the most compatible with the guidelines of the convention . An examination of its implications advantages and disadvantages might tell us whether its application can help deter parents from child abduction and wrong retention. The Delvoye Standard of habitual residence of children is a standard that depends on the child 's age and maturity as a determinant for its habitual residence . It also considers the mutual intent of the parents At the age of infancy it also considers both the physical present state in which the child was before the removal or retention and the period in time that the child spent in that state. Implications of the Delvoye Standards The Delvoye Standard for habitual residence has got different implications linked to its adoption . First , it implies that the law of a child 's residence being based on its citizenship is not important in determination...
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...Divorce Affect the Lives of Children Critical Thinking – PHI210 Dr. ED Yancey Daphney Pratcher Abstract Divorce is a very common word in today's society. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage or a complete or radical severance of closely connected things (Gottman, J. 1994).). This dissolution of marriage has increased very rapidly in the past fifty years. Throughout this paper I will discuss divorces effects on children. The dissolution of a marriage is a legal act that may not coincide with the emotional tearing asunder. Divorce is typically a painful process for all concerned. While it can take adults time to regain psychological equilibrium, there is debate whether children ever recover a stable perspective. Post-divorce hostility between adults, in addition to directly harming kids, is a sure indicator that the emotional split is incomplete. In the U.S., divorce rates have been rising since the beginning of the 20th century, and especially since the 1970s, when no-fault divorce was instituted. Some experts contend that the easing of divorce laws has helped make marriage stronger by rooting it more deeply in personal choice, although it does little to give people the skills needed to work out the inevitable difficulties that arise in marriage. Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually...
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...In this essay I am going to examine the consequences for the increase in divorce rates. It is important to understand that divorce is when a married couple legally divide apart each other. Divorce became easier in cheaper in 1969, as this is when the divorce reform act came into place. From 1969 divorce came increasingly more common. I believe that the main consequence of the rise in divorce rates is women gaining power in the family, winning more independence for themselves. Other consequences for the increase in divorce are that couples can escape unhappy marriages; there are less arguments within the household, creating a more positive atmosphere; there is more money being put into the economy; and a change in life course. All of these consequences will be examined further throughout my essay. One consequence of the increase in divorce rate is that women gain more power and independence. This is because after the divorce, they may be left with looking after the children on their own and therefore they become a single parent family. The mother will then become the head of the household, being held responsible for the balancing of childcare, emotional and financial support, working and the domestic household chores. This then is a positive consequence of the rising divorce rates as women become more powerful and have a bigger influence over the family and household as they are the one who is in charge; playing the role of both the breadwinner and the homemaker. Women may...
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...students in United States came from divorced families. Divorce was never, and never will be a straightforward process nor is it easy. Divorce involves six stages; emotional, legal, economic, co-parental, community and psychic (Matthews, n.d.). Parental divorce certainly gives numerous effects to children, but among those implications, (Matthews, n.d.) described that the long-term effects of divorce is more hazardous than short-term effects. Therefore, short-term effects are considered as temporary and less significant to be included in the scope of discussion. The range of age of individuals affected with parental...
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...Psychological Impact of Divorce on Children Shantay Gonzalez Liberty University Abstract While divorce can most notably affect the adults in the relationship in a negative way, children also have a number of challenges that can be overlooked. Due to their inability to process certain aspects of life, children become susceptible to psychological trauma as a result of the divorce that unfortunately go unnoticed. Many children display antisocial behavior, an increase in externalizing behaviors, poor emotion regulation, and other maladaptive coping styles. While prevention is typically best to avoid potential psychological influences on adults and children alike, many programs have been established to work with children specifically who have been impacted by divorce. Post-divorce interventions focus primarily and solely on the children are necessary to the psychological health of children impacted by divorce. Still, there is a need for improvement in interventions such as preventative programs during the divorce proceedings that will allow the child to express their emotions and social perspectives. Keywords: divorce, children, psychological impact, behavior Psychological Impact of Divorce on Children The cases of divorce have been gaining ground since 1965 (Hetherington, 1979). Even by prior statistical reports, there seems to be no break in the amount of divorce cases filed each year. Couples get divorced for a number of reasons such as financial strain, incompatibility...
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...What is the Psychological Effect on Children during a Divorce? John Simpson Professor Patricia Dzandu Introduction to Psychology June 5th, 2011 Abstract In today's society, half of all marriages end in divorce. Many of those marriages involve children. Parents who are involved in a divorce are often concerned about the psychological effect on their children. During the time of a divorce the parents may be preoccupied with the ongoing problems that are involved but they still hold their roles as the most important people in their children’s lives. While a divorce may be devastating or relieving to a couple, children can become confused and scared by the threat to their security. But if a child feels loved and secured throughout the divorce, he or she may not be harmed during the divorce proceedings. Reflecting on these concerns, this paper aims to determine the psychological effects on children during a divorce. What is the Psychological Effect on Children during a Divorce? The definition of divorce, as explained by Merriam-Webster Dictionary “is the action or an instance of legally dissolving a marriage”. But there is more to that word than the simple definition? Divorce affects more than just the couple involved. There are more consequences than just the legal dissolving of a marriage. Even the metaphorical definition, ‘dissolving’, brings to mind harmful effects. Things that dissolve tend to harm others around it. Acid burns when it contacts the human skin...
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...Fonts ENC 1102-2 4 December 2013 Until Divorce Do Us Part Divorce is defined as the legal termination of a marriage, but in its real sense there is a lot more to it than just the end of a relationship. Nowadays many marriages end in divorce, and surprisingly most of them end in their early stages. If divorce rates goes up, people’s level of tension and hesitation about marriage is also increasing. The society accepts divorce very easily and even suggests it as a solution to the trivial problems faced in a husband-wife relationship. Therefore marriages and family life are at risk. If divorce continues to rise in even roughly the same pattern, the traditional sense of marriage might as well become extinct. To add to the existing problem, various law firms and websites provoke divorce through various methods such as advertising the benefits of divorce or by offering customized divorce forms online. The soaring divorces are not just questioning the importance of relationships and ties but they are also creating severe after effects in the life and family of the divorcees. Laws should be reformed to make it harder to obtain a divorce because it would help prevent any emotional, financial, and psychological repercussions. Though divorce at an individual level is a liberating factor for estranged couples, the problem arises when the divorce affects the kids. The author states: “Numerous studies indicate that children of divorced families face increased risk of substance abuse and...
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...Considering all the repercussions involved in divorce, such as economic and emotional damage, is it better to stay in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the children? Divorce creates a vicious family cycle that is most difficult to break once it has begun. Psychological, economic and emotional methods of thinking must be completely reconfigured in order to have a remote chance that the cycle in families will break. Divorce represents a catastrophic change in the marital cycle. Divorce may bring to light many areas of marital conflict that children could be previously unaware of (Hines, 1997). So much of a child’s happiness and fulfillment is dependent upon their parents. It may be difficult for children to avoid taking sides in parental disputes and conflicts that occur during or after the divorce or separation. How divorce affects the child and child-parent relationships, the legal implications of divorce on the couple, and the impact of divorce on the society at large will be examined. Much evidence from various sources concurs with the theory that children, who are directly exposed to divorce, suffer more than children from intact families in a variety of ways. They exhibit more conduct problems, more symptoms of psychological problems, lower academic achievement, more social difficulties and worse self-esteem (Amarto, 1997). Although various legal and therapeutic interventions are used to improve the well being of children of divorce, little research has been conducted to...
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...The Effects Of Divorce On Children Mohamet Thiam Western Governors University WGU Student ID# 000204437 The Effects Of divorce On Children The society in general has a better view of divorce now days. According to Jolivet in one of her recent articles in 2011, if you compare the view of society about divorce in the 1950s when women who divorced were stigmatized and today when half of the marriage end in divorce, the view of society about divorce has truly evolved. The rapid societal changes and economic development have contributed to the rise of women at almost the same level as men for professional occupations and to a higher social status with growing women’s rights. The National Center for Health Statistics has estimated in 2011 that between 850,000 and 950,000 couples divorces every year and more than half of divorcing couples have at least one children. In light of the alarming number of children involved in divorce, many studies have been conducted to shed some light on the possible effects on children. In the United States in particular, there are thousands of studies related to the many impacts of divorce on children well being. Research has shown that divorce can have a tremendous impact on children because it can be source of emotional distress especially in the early years, psychological problems, and socialization difficulties. The purpose of the research paper is to synthesize and analyze the well-supported studies conducted by knowledgeable authors...
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...March 5, 2011 Affects of Divorce on Children Introduction Divorce can have a devastating impact on a family. Children are particularly vulnerable when their parents are divorced. For many years, experts in the field of child psychology and child development have researched the impact of divorce on children. They have found that children of divorce can have a wide range of problems including behavioral, emotional and adjustment difficulties. For the purposes of this discussion, I will explore the impact of divorce on children. According to current data, nearly 51% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce (Love and Murdock , 2008). In addition, the divorce rate began to increase in the 1960’s. Many factors may have contributed to this increase including women feeling a sense of greater independence and ability to support themselves (Love and Murdock, 2008). Along with these factors is the increase in the number of stepfamilies because many who remarry already have children (Love and Murdock, 2008). The introduction of the stepfamily into a divorced situation can lead to even greater problems for children of divorce (Love and Murdock, 2008). Another researcher reports that there are differing opinions concerning the impact of divorce on children. Jeynes (2005) reports some experts believe that most children heal from divorce 2 to 3 years after the divorce has occurred. While others have concluded that the impact of divorce can be seen well into adulthood...
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...Article Breakdown Template Title: The Effects of Recent Parental Divorce on Their Children's Sexual Attitudes and Behaviour Author(s): Jeynes, William H Year of publication: 2001 Research question(s): (What are the research questions or the argument of the article?) Do children whose parents were recently divorced maintain different attitudes and behaviours regarding premarital sex? Themes: (What themes are present in this article? The more specific you can be, the better) Family Relationships, Divorce. Methods: (What methods did the authors use to conduct their research?) Surveys-Quantitative Research Results found (i.e. evidence): (What data or evidence did the authors find through their investigation?) 1.Children from...
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...RESULTS 1 The Devastating Results of Divorce on Children The Devastating Results 2 Abstract The sanctity of marriage, created by God, was intended for one man and one woman for life. At the Fall of man sin entered the world, and our fleshly desires began governing our actions and decisions. This is evident as we have seen our divorce rates reach nearly 50 percent. The no fault divorce has enabled us to make divorce such an easy “decision of convenience” for struggling marriages, and as a result we have become desensitized to its devastating ramifications. Though it is the adults who determine to dissolve the commitment, it is the children who suffer the greatest consequences. Divorce sets in motion a series of negative events and transitions that are related to the child’s psychological distress which is possibly more potent than the physical separation of parents. This will essentially affect the child in every aspect of his/her life - emotional, behavioral, educational, economical, and relational. Such ramifications are immediate as well as long term. To hinder the all too familiar “decisions of convenience” I emphatically believe the courts should return to its more restrictive divorce guidelines; and our nation needs to return to “One Nation Under God”. The Devastating Results 3 Researching articles, journals, and other sources for my paper “The Devastating Results of Divorce on Children” has been an eye-opening experience...
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...The Impact of Divorce on Children Destani Hill 201320 Spring 2013 PSYCH 231-B06 LUO March 10, 2013 Abstract Unfortunately divorce is at an all-time high around the world today and there aren’t any signs of it slowing. Numerous amount of stress can stem from divorce, not only for the couple involved but for the child or children involved as well. This paper reflects on the many different effects that divorce can have on children ages eighteen and under in the United States, as well as other countries. In comparison, studies show that there is usually an emotional disconnect involving children of divorced parents or ones whom have begun the long strenuous process. The emotional disconnect can cause children to act different in more ways than one such as; an academically, socially, and unfortunately can lead to relationship problems of their own one day. In contrast, studies are showing signs of improvement in the children of divorced parent but only if the parent seek proper guidance and focus on the security of the child’s feelings and emotions towards throughout the process. Keywords: divorce, children, emotional, social, academic, world, effects The Impact of Divorce on Children At a young age, I became the child of divorced parent, where my parents decided to go their separate ways due to irreconcilable differences. Fortunately, my parents were devoted to raising me together as they planned, just because they had the desire to be in other relationships they agreed...
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