Breakpoint No, the Children of Divorce Are Not ‘Fine’
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Jun 5, 2025 An extensive study reveals the harsh realities children face during and after divorce, debunking the myth that they are 'fine.' Alarming statistics are shared, showing increased risks of poverty, teen pregnancy, and mortality among affected kids. The discussion advocates for a critical reevaluation of how society perceives divorce's impact on children's well-being.
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Divorce's Long-Term Child Impact
- Children of divorce statistically face worse economic, educational, and social outcomes than children of married parents.
- These impacts include higher risks of teen pregnancy, jail time, and early death, and persist into adulthood.
Divorce Causes Negative Outcomes
- Divorce itself, not just pre-existing household problems, causes children’s negative outcomes.
- New research comparing siblings provides convincing evidence of divorce’s direct harmful effects.
Myth of Kids Being Fine
- The slogan "the kids will be fine" after divorce was a deceptive myth and propaganda.
- Divorce prioritizes adults’ desires over children's rights and well-being, victimizing the vulnerable.