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Introduction 　　　　Here is an interesting forecast: half of recent marriages will end in divorce. (Mahl, 2001) If this forecast proves to be true, then the questions related to divorce will be studied more in depth than ever before. An important consideration many couples make before deciding to separate has to be the negative impacts their divorce may have on their children. The general myth around is that divorce brings negative effects to the children. However, according to recent research conducted on the topic, there appears to be no conclusive evidence indicating that divorce will lead to negative impacts on the children involved. In fact, research suggests the impact of parental divorce on children is solely depended upon the situation. (Cartwright, 2006) Since each situation is different, the impact of parental divorce varies as well. This essay will examine recent sociological articles on the issue of parental divorce and its impact on the children involved. We will be investigating the impact of parental divorce on the children’s view towards their own life, the children’s relationship with their divorced parents as well as the children’s attitude when it comes to their own relationships. Impact on their individual lives A parental divorce will likely cast certain effects on the lives of the next generation involved. An important qualitative issue that requires examination is how parental divorce changes children’s view towards themselves. In a research conducted by Claire Cartwright, a large number of participants claimed that their parents’ divorce had caused them to lose trust in others, become too emotional, and develop self-esteem and communication issues. (Cartwright, 2006) These appear to be the immediate negative... ...t among young adults: The effects of parental divorce and residential stability.  Journal of Divorce & Remarriage,  54, 95-111. Miles, N., & Servaty-Seib, H. (2010). Parental marital status and young adult offspring's attitudes about marriage and divorce.  Journal of Divorce & Remarriage,  51, 209-220. Cartwright, C. (2006). You want to know how it affected me? young adults' perceptions of the impact of parental divorce.  Journal of Divorce & Remarriage,  44, 125-143. Darlington, Y. (2001). "when all is said and done":the impact of parental divorce and contested custody in childhood on young adults' relationships with their parents and their attitudes to relationships and marriage.  Journal of Divorce & Remarriage,  35, 23-42. Mahl, D. (2001). The influence of parental divorce on the romantic relationship beliefs of young adults.  Journal of Divorce & Remarriage,  34, 89-118.