Marriage is a very precious, sacred thing that many people take too lightly. They date for a few months, fall "in love," get married, have a few kids, fall "out of love," and get a divorce like it's nothing. They think a divorce will solve all of their problems. Little do they know, the problems have just begun. Now, they have kids without either a daddy or a mommy. Most times, the children are separated. Imagine growing up, not knowing your brother or sister, or father or mother. Having to deal with both parents separately puts a lot of stress on the children. Then there are the remarriages. This is awkward for the step-parent as well as the children. Then, you have step-brothers or sisters and half-brothers and sisters. Everything turns into a big mess.
             Children in there situations often become depressed. Sometimes they have problems at school. They don't know who they can trust, so friendships are hard to make. People don't even consider what effect a divorce will have on their children. They are too concerned with what they want, to see what their children need.
             My parents are divorced, but knowing how my dad treated my mom, I'm glad they are. Both are remarried, and my dad has straightened-up. I may not feel lucky at times because of all I've been through, but my experiences have made me realize how important a successful marriage is. It will be a long time before I get married, and I plan to make sure it's going to last forever before I say, "I do." Maybe my children won't have to go through what all I've been through. I'll take my lemons and make them lemonade.
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