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For children, divorce can be as devastating as a death of a loved one. Children are left with significant changes after a divorce that usually include new or altered living arrangements and the challenge ... More Articles.

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A divorce can be perceived as both a blessing or a curse, depending on the quality of the marriage that has ended. For children, divorce can be as devastating as a death of a loved one. Children are left with significant changes after a divorce that usually include new or altered living arrangements and the challenge of living with only one of their parents. After the children involved in a divorce have processed their grief for the loss of the family they had relied on as stable, one or both parents may eventually be faced with introducing a new relationship to the kids. Emotional Reactions. Children go through several stages of divorce, each with its own effects. The initial stage, the emotional stage, is characterized by largely expected reactions such as anger, sadness, resentment and at times, hatred, according to North Carolina State University in the online publication Long-Term Effects of Divorce on Children." Younger children appear more affected emotionally for a shorter period than older children, because older children are more aware of the severity of the situation and the finality of a divorce. Other potential effects on children of divorce include economic stress, the degree to which the child had been involved in the conflict between parents, and feelings of loss and abandonment for the parent who isn