What exactly is going through the mind of a child when his or her parents are experiencing the process of a divorce? There really is no cut and dry answer.
The variables that go into the situation can drastically affect the thoughts of a child during a divorce.
The old fashioned thing to say is that they feel as if though it is their personal fault.
While this is not necessarily untrue, it is extremely cliche.
Today's children are not those from the 1990's.
They live in a very interesting world where change is almost inevitable part of daily life, and this has a direct influence on how they perceive a divorce.
Do They Feel It Is Their Fault? The stereotypical question and frequently featured subject of parenting magazines, talk shows, etc.
Modern children are extremely aware of their surroundings and they have a very strong sense of what is going on around them, especially between other people.
Have you ever told yourself that if you would have been raised with modern conveniences such as the Internet, your life would have been much different? Why not apply the same thing to children, after all, they have been brought up in the modern world.
We are an increasingly social world.
Whether they use the Internet at home or school, communication is everything.
Ideas are shared within seconds, and most children have been exposed to a wide range of things online.
Do they have a stronger understanding of what a divorce is when compared to children from older generations? Definitely.
However, that gap is closing quickly as children are growing smarter each and every day due to the information they encounter literally 24/7.
This allows them to think clearer and understand more about the divorce situation than they are often given credit for.
Is It Unexpected For Them? Going back to the previous section, modern children are very capable of gauging situations around them.
The fact that their family is going through a divorce might not be surprising to them at all.
Not including the Internet, think of all the exposer to what once was considered taboo to discuss in front of them.
It is on television, movies, and books.
Children actively think, and they know that something does not feel right about a given situation.
Do They Deal Well With It? That is a question that only time will be able to answer.
Numerous studies exist regarding the effects of divorce on children, but it will be a waiting game to discover how modern children cope with divorce.
As they continue to be raised in an environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and information, they may actually handle the situation remarkably well.
The variables that go into the situation can drastically affect the thoughts of a child during a divorce.
The old fashioned thing to say is that they feel as if though it is their personal fault.
While this is not necessarily untrue, it is extremely cliche.
Today's children are not those from the 1990's.
They live in a very interesting world where change is almost inevitable part of daily life, and this has a direct influence on how they perceive a divorce.
Do They Feel It Is Their Fault? The stereotypical question and frequently featured subject of parenting magazines, talk shows, etc.
Modern children are extremely aware of their surroundings and they have a very strong sense of what is going on around them, especially between other people.
Have you ever told yourself that if you would have been raised with modern conveniences such as the Internet, your life would have been much different? Why not apply the same thing to children, after all, they have been brought up in the modern world.
We are an increasingly social world.
Whether they use the Internet at home or school, communication is everything.
Ideas are shared within seconds, and most children have been exposed to a wide range of things online.
Do they have a stronger understanding of what a divorce is when compared to children from older generations? Definitely.
However, that gap is closing quickly as children are growing smarter each and every day due to the information they encounter literally 24/7.
This allows them to think clearer and understand more about the divorce situation than they are often given credit for.
Is It Unexpected For Them? Going back to the previous section, modern children are very capable of gauging situations around them.
The fact that their family is going through a divorce might not be surprising to them at all.
Not including the Internet, think of all the exposer to what once was considered taboo to discuss in front of them.
It is on television, movies, and books.
Children actively think, and they know that something does not feel right about a given situation.
Do They Deal Well With It? That is a question that only time will be able to answer.
Numerous studies exist regarding the effects of divorce on children, but it will be a waiting game to discover how modern children cope with divorce.
As they continue to be raised in an environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and information, they may actually handle the situation remarkably well.
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