Search Results for 'Teen'

Women who lose virginity as teens more likely to divorce

Researchers at the University of Iowa surveyed 3,793 women and discovered that 31 of those who lost their virginity as teens cut ties with their husbands within 5 years and nearly half divorced within 10 years. Only 15 percent of those wh [...]

Posted On : Jun, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Teen Sexual Encounters Can Predict Divorce, Says Study

Have you thought about what you’ll teach your kids about sex when the time comes? A new study says that teens who experience their first sexual encounter at an early age may be at a higher risk for divorce. The University of Io [...]

Posted On : Jun, 16 2011 | Comments : 0

Suicide In Teens Due To Divorce

When a couple goes through a divorce the whole family is in pain and distress. It is not only the husband and wife who has to face difficulties to deal with the loss of love but the children too who is the most highly effected. Acco [...]

Posted On : Jan, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Divorce and Teenage Children

Divorce is a messy proposition. A divorce can be the result of infidelity, violence or just not getting along anymore with your spouse. It does not matter what the reason is. A divorce is tough on all parties involved. It is particularly [...]

Posted On : May, 24 2010 | Comments : 0

Divorce's Effect on Teens

I’m going to my dad’s house this weekend,” is a phrase not uncommon to the teenage ear. In fact, it has become almost normal. Think about it. Everyone knows someone who is divorced/has divorced parents. Roughly 50% [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2010 | Comments : 0

Family Focus - Torn teenagers

BBC Newsline looks at the effects of divorce or separation on teenagers and how such a turbulent period of transition can be managed to minimise the damage done to adolescents affected. January is rapidly becoming one of the busiest [...]

Posted On : Feb, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Teen is burdened by parents divorce

. My parents are going through a divorce. I have a lot of anger toward my dad because he packed up and left us while Mom and I were out of town. Also, it’s pretty obvious he has a girlfriend. He won’t answer any of my calls or t [...]

Posted On : Sep, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

How to make your teen accept your divorce

It might not be an easy task to make your teens understand the reasons for the family splitting. Here are few ways to keep it calm and positive... Confirm to the teenager that the divorce has nothing to do with him or her. If emotional issu [...]

Posted On : Aug, 28 2009 | Comments : 0

Help Your Teen Survive Your Divorce

There is nothing easy about a couple making a decision to end their marriage. One million children in the U.S. will experience divorce every year. The long-lasting emotional impact on families, and in particular their teens, is well-docume [...]

Posted On : Aug, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

The Effect of Divorce on Teen Drug Abuse

Parents cope with the stinging pain of divorce in different ways. As adults, we know how life is filled with constant ups and downs and can easily trick ourselves into thinking “it’s not so bad. ” When we can no longer [...]