EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

Divorce can be a difficult time for a family. But in the last fifty years, there has been a rapid change in the mindset regarding marriage in Indian society. Proper upbringing of children requires love and affection from both the parents, but after divorce, the child is separated from one of the parents, and this separation breaks his tender mind from inside. Is. Some children are not able to easily bear this distance between the parents and get depressed. A recent study has also revealed that children of divorced couples do not have proper social and mental development. They also lag behind other children in studies. How does parental separation affect children of different ages? There is no denying that when things get tough day by day, it is better to part ways. But in those circumstances, the couple must think carefully about the mental state of their children. According to studies, divorce has a profound effect on the mind of a child and its effect can be on his mind and social relationships throughout his life