This is a big mistake because they are staying together for the wrong reasons. If they only do it for their children and not for themselves, they will not solve their problems. Consequently, the marriage will become more troubled, and the family will have a high level of conflict or eventually end in a grave divorce. American Families and the Nostalgia Trap questions the value of papering over conflicts for the kids' sake. For dysfunctional families, thinking of the children s interests, early divorces are the best alternative.
Children suffer greatly and change their behavior due to divorce.
In addition, studies have showed that children of divorce have a greater risk for using alcohol, cigarettes and drugs. These problems are typical in children of divorce. For example, Eugenia had bulimia and anorexia, Jessica was a chain smoker, and when they drank, they all drank too much. When parents stay together, even though they have an unhealthy relationship, children will be negatively affected. Children do not start drinking, smoking, and using drugs when their parents divorce.