Is it bad if you want your parents to divorce?
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Is it bad if you want your parents to divorce?
If you want your parents to divorce because one of them is way nicer to you (like you're more spoiled by one of them, not like one of them is abusive in any way, in which case definitely don't feel bad and they should get a divorce) then that's a pretty bad reason to want them to get divorced.
Why do most parents get divorced?
Parents divorce for many reasons. Usually divorce happens when couples feel they can no longer live together due to fighting and anger, or because the love they had when they married has changed. If your parents are divorcing, you may experience many feelings. Your emotions may change a lot, too.
Can divorce ever be good for a child?
Research shows that about 80-percent of children of divorce adapt well and see no lasting negative effects on their grades, social adjustment, or mental health. Children do well when they have good relationships with both parents or primary caregivers, adults who basically get along.
Why does a child prefer one parent?
Why a child favors one parent: She wants to prove that she can make her own choices (in the same way she insists on The Runaway Bunny every night or the green sippy every time she has something to drink). It may also be a matter of familiarity and comfort with her routine.
