Effects of divorce on elementary-school aged children

In the United States, divorce rate is the highest ever. Divorce of parents of elementary school students may be devastating to the lives of young children. Divorce not only puts pressure on children at home but also puts pressure on school. Children of divorced or separated parents often have to move between houses. They not only have to deal with the pain of separation of their parents but they may also feel like they have caused problems to their parents. Parental divorce adversely affects school record, social life, and success in life, especially of elementary school students (1992, Tucker, Friedman, Schwartz, Clique, Tomlinson - Keithy, WinGuard, 1997, Kinnard & Line) .

2) Daniel Porter of the University of Virginia revealed that elementary school students who experienced divorce have poor grades than the results of all family members. 3) The parents of the divorced parents are suppressed and have low average performance (GPA) 6) High school students with full-time GPA are 11% higher than divorce rate 7) Children who have a fully married family are the best We have English and mathematical GPA 8) Research (to manage parent's education, caregiver's occupation, family size etc)

In the United States, divorce rate is the highest ever. Divorce of parents of elementary school students may be devastating to the lives of young children. Divorce not only puts pressure on children at home but also puts pressure on school. Children of divorced or separated parents often have to move between houses. They not only have to deal with the pain of separation of their parents but they may also feel like they have caused problems to their parents. Parental divorce adversely affects school record, social life, and success in life, especially of elementary school students (1992, Tucker, Friedman, Schwartz, Clique, Tomlinson - Keithy, WinGuard, 1997, Kinnard & Line) .

Children from elementary school to junior high school are trying to establish a new level of independence. When parents are divorcing, when parents are in a public confrontation, they may be in battle or puzzle. Children of this age usually express their anger with changes in everyday life. If they think that parents are working hard to cope with this change, they may be more responsible for their parents' emotional health. Since older children may feel more pressure to accept more adult responsibilities during divorce, school counselors should help them focus attention on their own care and expressing their emotions I can. Counselors can also help them try out their favorite activities and encourage them to be "children." By involving parents, school counselors can also make you aware of the stress you feel during this difficult time.