Parents can make children choose the parent to be loyal to. This can cause them to lose loyalty to both parents, as they feel their loves being called into question. Some children will resent their parents for getting a divorce. A father of mother who doesn't visit or call can be resented. When they do not attend important events in their lives this only reinforces this feeling.
Remarriage can further complicate a child's emotions.
The new spouse, the child feels, is not really his parent. Also, the child worries about whether or not the new spouse will allow him to see the former spouse. The trauma of the divorce can leave children untrusting of others. Problems with relationships can continue for a long time. Seeing a better tomorrow can be difficult for children of divorce.