Things change, you move on, but what about the children? The piercing, constant screams of two people you thought loved each other. The feeling of hate, anger and sadness fills the air in a house that no longer feels like a real home. In any case, divorce is a horrible word. For children, at any age, divorce can be stressful, sad and confusing. According to a report covered by CBC News in 2010, four out of ten marriages end. (CBC News) While experts acknowledge that it's better to come from a broken home than to live alone, the effects are traumatic and bring forth short- and long-term problems that parents don't always consider. Divorce can be a child's worst nightmare. (Metaphor PT) Children are increasingly exposed to risks; affecting their academic abilities, causing emotional distress, and creating a greater possibility of drug use and immorality. Children from divorced families fare poorly in two-parent families due to emotional distraction and confusion, consequently affecting test scores and grades. (Kunz, 1992) According to the article The Effects on Academics of Children Who Come from Divorced Families by Thomas Hanson, American high school sophomores were observed and it was discovered that children from families with divorced parents were behind in studies than those with divorced parents. “normal families. It has also been found that students from broken homes are almost three times more likely to drop out of school. It is exceptionally taxing for a child to focus and succeed when the foundation of his life is destroyed and his regular support system is not present. While the effects of divorce may not be the same for... middle of paper... it changes who you once were, your personality and your entire self. Children who are part of a broken home caused by divorced parents are at high risk for academic problems, emotional instability, and excessive use of drugs, alcohol, and sexual activity. Marriage is about two people who love each other, who make promises not only to themselves but also to God, and who remain together “until death do them part.” Knowing the harmful effects divorce has on children, why get married, let alone have children, if you aren't sure the relationship will last? While divorce may be best for many families, we need to realize that children learn not just from what they hear but from what they see, and we need to make sure they get the attention they need to understand that the split is not to blame. them and that they are still loved. . Divorce may be a small word, but it has a huge effect.