Divorce has become prevalent in contemporary societies. As observed by scholars, the instances of divorce have substantially increased over the years most especially in countries where divorce laws are quite lenient. It appears then that the natural urge for parents to bind themselves together and establish a partnership in order to increase their ability to raise their offspring and to increase the survival of the family in general has somehow diminished. In the present society where divorce has become almost a part of a country’s culture, the possibility of having an intact family upbringing becomes increasingly slim. As divorce increases, the number of children that grows out of divorced family background also increases. For the same reason, social scientists are worried that the prevalence of divorce might bring adverse impacts especially to children. In connection to the social issue posed by divorce, this paper would examine its history, prevalence and impact on children and their well-being.
