Development
How is a child physically affected by divorce?
More likely to get illnesses.
(Stress can take a tole as well)
How many marriages in the U.S end in divorce?
50%
How can you help children cope?
Remind them that you love them and it isn’t their fault why their parents are separating.
Make sure they are getting a healthy amount of attention.
Be honest with the child but keep in mind their age.
Avoid talking bad about the other parent.
Avoid blaming the child or one of the parents.
Why did I choose the divorce topic?
My parents are divorced.
How is a child emotionally affected by divorce?
Guilt, Anxiety, Depression
How many children affected by divorce have depression?
57.1%
What were some online resources that were mentioned in the presentation?
Sesame Street
Workbook
"I am a child of divorce"
Scream Box
Name a celebrity couple who got divorced.
(any)
Why is a child affected so severely by divorce (intellectual)
Because their brain are smaller and they are so young that they don't understand things as well as someone older would.
What age is most affected?
11
School Counselors
How many divorces has celebrity Elizabeth Taylor had?
7
What are some social conditions that a child is more likely to develop if their parents get divorced.
ADD or attention disorders.
What region is divorce most prevelent?
The South (yeehaw)
11%
Who lost more money in a divorce Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos?
Bill Gates with $76 Billion