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The effects of divorce on your child’s classroom behavior
Christian Johnson
Abstract
For children, divorce can be stressful sad and confusing. As a parent you can make the process and its effects less painful for your child’s stability.

References: * Growing up Great: Understanding Children's Reactions to Divorce * University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension: The Effects of Divorce on Children * Plainview-Old Bethpage Congress of Teachers: Children and Divorce * Family Facts: How Home Shapes Children's School Experience

effects of divorce on your child’s classroom behavior will vary based on the climate in your household during the divorce, your child’s disposition and their ability to handle change., “the most important factor for children’s well-being seems to be limiting the amount and intensity of conflict between parents.” In short, you can minimize such disturbances by limiting your child’s exposure to negative dynamics. I will explain four main categories such as: Depression a California child therapist Lori Rappaport, explains that depression is common among children whose parents are divorcing or who have recently divorced. Your child’s depression might present in the classroom through tearfulness and being sad and withdrawn. Likewise, a child who was once talkative in class might become withdrawn and quiet and have difficulty coping with any academic pressures or challenges. These depressive symptoms might make it difficult for your child to perform to his full potential.
Aggression and Anger, Aggression and anger are also typical responses to divorce in children. In the classroom, your child might refuse to comply with his teacher’s requests, do his homework or cooperate with classmates. Both during and after a divorce, your child might become aggressive