Can divorce be good for a child?

Can divorce 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.

Should couples stay together for their children’s sake?

So, if the parents have the maturity level needed to put the children first, to co-parent positively, and to keep their personal differences at bay for the sake of the kids, they will have an advantage if mom and dad stay together. If not, the kids may be better served through an amicable divorce.

Is it better to divorce or stay married?

It may be difficult to face the issues that you and your spouse are struggling with, but research suggests that couples who can manage to stay together usually end up happier down the road than couples who divorce. In the end, divorce did not make their life better.