Claim: Over 40% of American children will experience parental divorce or separation during their childhood and according to studies, they will show effects later in life such as leaving home or parenting their own child early.
Evidence: Over 40% of American children will experience parental divorce or separation during their childhood. A child affected by divorce at an early age will show effects later in life. They may make premature transitions to adulthood such as leave home or parent their own child early.