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Originally Posted by TERA  I know it's not all about what makes the parents happiest...but kids...too...I remember hearing my mom and dad constantly fighting when I was kid. I was sad when they got divorced, because I didn't want my dad to move out. But at the same time, it was a huge relief not to hear the fighting anymore. When you're a child, and you see and hear your parents yelling, it's scary. It makes you feel unsafe. And often you feel ignored, too...as all of their energy is being spent and drained on the fighting going on. I honestly think that it's a good thing they divorced...! |
In those cases it probably is the least bad option. I suppose I'm talking about much more marginal cases that might have survived with a fair amount of happiness, but modern life with it's different priorities (often plain selfishness) tempts people to look for that elusive something that will get a bit more out of life for them.
BTW, I had a terrible time with my parents divorcing as well, including a suicide attempt by my mother (to get attention I think). I grew up being the father figure to my younger brother. I was left with no father figure at all.