1. Effects of Divorce on Childern
... aware of the absence of a parent and are increasingly fearful of separation, strangers, and nightmares. Quality care by loving parents and caregivers reaffirms the trust bond and teaches the child that the needs will be met. During the ages of 3 to 5 years old, children have trouble verbalizing what is bothering them. Divorce can be extremely confusing for a child at this age. "Eighty ... with the opposite sex parent is important for building sex-role identities. Peers are also important for additional support at this age. Between the ages of six to eight years old, independence is the ...
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