How parental divorce affects a child: the opinion of psychologists
Parental divorce affects a child in different ways. Nevertheless, there are some patterns.
How does parental divorce affect a child's psyche
Divorce is a difficult event for every family member.
Since children have a fragile psyche, this can greatly affect the child. It depends on the character of the baby himself.
Often, parental divorce negatively affects school performance.
Due to stress and anxiety, a child may experience difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, chronic fatigue, and memory impairment.
Children after their parents' divorce often lose interest in communicating with other children.
This factor can negatively affect a child's self-confidence and self-esteem.
Therefore, it may be difficult to make new friends.
The child may feel that he is very different from others in this regard.
Children sometimes think that their parents are the only ones who are divorced in the whole world.
Children with divorced parents often find it difficult to adapt to other life changes.
Moving, losing contact with friends, or changing schools can have a negative impact.
Such children tend to be more sensitive and vulnerable than others.
A child may experience a different range of emotions over a short period of time - anger, apathy, sadness, rage, depression.
Therefore, it is important that the child can experience his emotions and not suppress them.
Suppressed emotions can develop into constant irritation and the child’s isolation from the outside world.
Sometimes a child may feel guilty about the divorce and believe that they influenced their parents' decision.
This misconception can lead to various psychological problems in a child.
If your child is having a hard time with their parents' divorce, it is important to seek help from a psychologist.
Previously, we talked about how to calm yourself during a conflict.
