Many of the problems that children of divorced families encounter are emotional. Most often, the first reaction that children have to the news that their parents are getting a divorce is fear. They show their fear by not wanting to

Even though children of divorce encounter many emotional difficulties, behavioural issues are also present. Children react to the divorce in an angry way, either immediately or, more likely, later, after they had time to think the situation over. This kind of anger often comes out in actions rather then words. Although, a child who has never been a behaviour problem is unlikely to become one after divorce; acting-out is a continuation or aggravation of a pattern which has existed for years (Palmer, 1969). Children usually act-out because of the inappropriate treatment from their parents. If this behaviour is not realized, they will have trouble co-operating with other peers and their lack of self-discipline will hold them back in school. At school, children tend to be disruptive, try to seek attention from other classmates, and are hostile to authority, such as teachers and principals. Children may also misbehave because they are angry with themselves, again resulting in self-blame. Aggressiveness, refusing to co-operate with school authorities and bullying other children can also be present in a child’s school environment.

The schoolwork of children from separated homes is probably the most objective evidence of the effect their environment has had on them (Palmer, 1969). Although there are some exceptions where the divorce does not effect the child’s school performance, majority of children from divorced homes function below their ability in sch

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