W02: Marriage Trends; Divorce.
One of the topics in the readings were speaking of the results of children growing up in divorced families vs. living with a two-parent home where the couple is constantly fighting. It seems that it all comes down to contention greatly affecting children. I have a great deal of experience being around children of single parent families. Although my parents have been married 49 years, they have three children that are divorced. I have been able to observe the relationships between the divorced couples and how their children have responded. Not only have immediate family relationships changed, but extended family relationships have changed. It isn’t always comfortable to stay friends with the ex-in-laws. I know my sister doesn’t like when we talk to her ex-husband. Their divorce was not fully on the part of one party. It doesn’t only damage the children’s relationships, but also relationships with other members of the family. I was thinking about the quote by President Kimbell ...