1902: Parents Considering Divorce by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting on Protecting Your Children During a Divorce
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
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The Outcome of Couples in Counseling and the Impact on Children of Divorced Parents
This chapter explores the outcomes of couples who attend counseling, highlighting that while half of them work through their issues and stay together, the other half end up divorcing. It also discusses the positive impact of counseling in helping couples to part amicably, particularly for the well-being of the child involved. Additionally, the chapter addresses the various risk factors that can emotionally harm children during and after divorce, including poverty, loss of attention from the mother, and difficulties in adjusting to new partners, leading to lower academic achievement, increased likelihood of drug abuse, and higher chances of divorce in the future.
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