The Effects of Parental Conflict and Divorce on Children's Development

The Effects of Parental Conflict and Divorce on Children's Development

Introduction

Parents and child is a unified whole in which mom and dad are the basis for the psychological development of the child. Unfortunately, sometimes parents do not realize what a responsibility rests on them for the future of the personal development of the child's attitudes, habits and behaviors. They practically do not reflect the impact of conflict and divorce on the psyche of the child. Frequent conflicts between parents relationship leads to the fact that the child lost a sense of security. As a result, it increases anxiety, and prolonged conflicts lead to serious mental trauma. A divorce is a reality which affects on the children of all age groups. Sociologists and psychologist are researching on the effects of divorce on children for last many years and some of the important factors are considered which has a long-term effect on the children present life and future life. The effects vary from demographic factors to factors. The effect of divorce depend upon the age, gender, personality, support of family, support of friends, and extent of conflict between the parents.

Children (including teenagers) are not aware of the problems and contradictions of interpersonal relations. The child loves both parents, and therefore sees the conflicts between them as the true downfall of the world. Children's emotional trauma often provokes a number of neurotic disorders - enuresis, tics, anxiety, impaired attention, etc. The behavior of parents and how they treat and deal with relationship problems influence the future development of the children, according to two studies of Child Development. When the marriage relationship works well, it is a secure base that supports the exploration of the child and the relationship with others, but "when marital conflict erodes the bridge, children may lose confidence and become hesitant to time to move, or you can make progress but irregularly shaped.

Causes of Parental Conflict and Divorce

Psychosexual incompatibility of the partner

Dissatisfaction with the needs of the importance of "I" disrespect for dignity by a partner;

Dissatisfaction with the need for positive emotions:

lack of affection, care, attention and understanding;

Attachment of partner to the excessive satisfaction of their needs (alcohol, drugs, and financial costs on themselves, etc.);

Dissatisfaction with the need for mutual support and understanding for housekeeping, child rearing, with respect to their parents and so on;

Differences in the needs of leisure activities, hobbies.

Thesis statement

There are adverse effects of Parental Conflict and Divorce on Children's Development

Discussion

The children living in divorced and full of conflict families share attitudes, feelings and dreams, and are considered members of a particular human group. The fact that children of divorced parents give them a fixed identity that defines them and that profoundly affects their present and future relations. They feel that the growth process is more difficult, and necessarily so, because divorce adds tasks. They persist throughout the years, feelings of loss, sadness and anxiety. They feel less protected, less cared for and ...