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Table 1
Studies show that children display adverse behaviors after divorce.
Behaviors Displayed in Children after Divorce |
Adverse Behaviors | Percentage of children affected in single family homes | Percentage of children affected in two parent homes |
Hyperactivity | 15.6 | 9.6 |
Conduct disorder | 17.2 | 8.1 |
Emotional   disorder | 15.0 | 7.5 |
More than one behavioral problem | 31.7 | 18.7 |
Academic problems | 17.0 | 7.4 |
Social impairment | 6.1 | 2.5 |
More than one total problems | 40.6 | 23.6 |

Note. From Children of divorce and separation statistics, by Fathers for Life.org website

Table 2
Children in different age groups display behaviors differently; younger children tend to regress while older children openly display their feelings.
Behaviors Displayed in Children by Age |
Age Group | Behavior |
3 - 5 | This age group is likely to display regression, they may also experience sleep disorders and fear of separation from the custodial parent. There is usually a great deal of desire for the non-custodial parent. |
6 - 8 | This age group will openly grieve for the non-custodial parent. They often dream that their parents will reunite. They have difficulty with the concept of divorce. |
8 -11 | This age group displays anger and feels powerless.   They label each parent as good or bad parents. They can easily be manipulated to take sides with one parent against another. |
12 - 18 | Teens and preteens exhibit depression, rebellion and suicidal thoughts. They spend a lot of time judging one parent over the other and become anxious about their future. |

Note. From Developmental considerations of The Long Term Effects of Divorce on Children, by Sara Eleoff at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in November 2003