The incidents of divorce are increasing nowadays and several divorcing families include children and adolescents also. Besides, most of the divorced parents are alone who are rearing children and such parents face special problems in upbringing of children. However, always divorce per se cannot be blamed for causing emotional distress to children and adolescents, rather, the precedence of long-term pre-divorce discord and familial security is responsible for the same. The divorce has long-term devastating individual, familial, social, economic and emotional impacts in one’s life. Regardless of the causes of divorce, this article is focused on its impact and possible psychological treatment in relation to children and adolescents. The consequences of divorce differentially affect children and adolescents as per their age and gender. For the purpose of this article, computerized Medline and other relevant texts have been searched as well as relevant clinical experience has also been highlighted in the context of divorce, its impact on children and adolescents, and relevant intervention. At last, conclusion and further suggestions on prospective research have been incorporated.
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