In order for children to develop physically, mentally and emotionally their parents need to e involved in their life. When the bond between a parent and child is broken by divorce there can be negative consequences and the results can be traumatic for the child. Divorces are emotional not only for the spouses but also for the children involved. The effects of divorce or separation greatly depend on the age of the children at the time. There are four age groups in which children have different and similar reactions to their parent's divorce. They are as followed: Infancy, Toddlers/Preschoolers, Elementary school years, and Adolescents. The age of the child suggests different possible perceptions starting form an upset stomach as toddlers to taking advantage of both parents as a teenager. Fortunately there are many remedy ideas parents may use to avoid these issues so the parent-child bong may be saved.
             Infancy relates to children from birth to eighteen months of age. Infants may not understand the conflict but have their own ways to reacting to their parent's energy levels or moods. At this age is when one begins to learn the developmental stage known as trust. They depend on their parents and this dependency continues throughout the relationship between the parent and child as they both grow. Infants are able to detect tension between parents but do not understand exactly what is going on. After continuing tension in the household they may react by appearing nervous, especially around new people. They may also have an uneasy stomach, irregular eating habits, or loss of appitite. To avoid these problems parents should spend as much time holding the child so they know things aren't that bad. Parents can also maintain a normal routine, provide the child with his or her favorite toy or security items or rely on friends and family for help.
             Children from ages three to five tend to believe that they are ...