How does divorce affect children, and what can be done to minimize the impact on them?

[Anonymous]

[art84]

My nieces (8/6) went through a divorce last year between my brother and his ex wife. It clearly changed how both girls were as they were happy and now wish things were back to they used to be with both parents living together. I think the worse is not having both parents together though it's for the better if both parents can't get along and want to live their own lives. I just hope both girls can remember the good times when they were 2 years and 5 years old.

[strateguy632]

great picture. hearing parents fight is trauma. parents moving to separate homes can be a help when parents argue or shout. one comedy said "i dont mind my parents divorced now they each give me presents." ouch

[molonski2]

Its horrendous for the children , and sadly I experienced this first hand , just horrible , children need stability.