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In our advance civilize world, people are more educated, self-sufficient, and have sense of complete freedom. Due to these qualities, people are adopting egocentric views; less depended on others, and have low tolerance power. These cause people’s ability to compromise and as a result, in our society divorce has become common. Married couples are getting divorce for many reasons; such as: conflict of interest, ability to compromise, and etc. The direct stakeholders which are most effected by the divorce are the children. Divorce is a dangerous disease that effect children psychologically, physically, and academically.

Healthy environment is essential in order to create disease-free environment. Healthy environment is achieved through key nutritious; which are: love and support. When one of the parent in not present in the children’s life, the proper balance of the love and support are not observe by the children. As a result, children can suffer psychological problems. One of the most common psychological problems is depression. This problem involves with individual’s mood and thoughts. Its impact can vary from aggressive hostile behavior to suicide. According to CNN, in 2010 there are 36 children who have committed suicide. On top of depression, it also causes lack of confidence. Study has proved that children who are victim of divorce parents have lost ability to trust others. As a result, these children are unlikely to experience the sacred union of marriage and most likely to suffer lonely life. This creates sense of insecurity, fearful of the future, and rejection from the society.

In addition to psychological damage to the children, it has adverse physical impacts on the children. Out of many problems, Obesity and disease from the substance abuse are the well-known problems.