4 MAT Book Review
Shelonda Hamilton
Liberty University
DBFA/610
Summary
Divorce is an awful ordeal that can destroy a family. Children can find themselves
resenting their parents especially the one who wanted the divorce. Children will start acting out
trying to get the attention of their parents. Divorce change people who once loved each other
become enemies. Parents need to remember to talk to their children and do not avoid the topic.
This allows the children to heal and have a better understanding that the parents still love them.
If not properly handled children of divorce will have long-term damage.
Children handle divorce in different stages in their lives. Many times, children do not
believe divorce was the only option their parents had. God will help people heal, and there are
four stages to help deal with resentment. Conflict is a behavior learned during divorce and how
