Why divorce should be easy!
Couples come together for a common purpose. They bear children and start parenting them. But at times, they may grow apart and not want to remain a couple. They may want to separate. But society and law often prevents this separation. Because they feel that children might get affected due to the separation. Hence, law has made divorce difficult and asks couples the reason for the separation. They need to show some fault in the partner in order to get legal separation. But this only opens another Pandora's box in which false accusations and blame game begins. This is unhealthy and stressful not only for the couple but also for their children.
Divorce of their parents does affect children. It can lead to stress and academic struggles in them. They might suffer severe mental stress and demonstrate behaviour changes in them. They may have anxiety, depression, feeling of guilt and shame and sadness. This may affect them in school and their social circle. They could become an object of ridicule and bullying.
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Moreover, they could suffer neglect and abuse at hands of their parents. However, studies have shown that watching their parents fight in front of their eyes could be more stressful compared to having separation of parents and peaceful co-parenting. Parents, after separation, tend to be at more peace and can also now focus on co-parenting their children well.
Therefore, divorce should be easy and not hard. It should be a no-fault divorce such as in the UK. If two adults decide to not want to live with each other, law should refrain from pressurizing such couples to stay together under one roof. That will only end up in a disaster for the child.
Grow up, mature, and have laws that understand people's psychology and are evidence -based. Religions and cultures or political thinking should not be the basis of making laws. Take help of studies and these only show that easy divorce is best when couples have reached a stage of irreconcilable differences.
Life, happiness and dignity of mother and father cannot be ignored while making laws. Do not force parents to do acts that will not be useful for them or their children. No need to sacrifice for anyone. Live with dignity and let live with dignity. Do not stretch an unhappy marriage far. It will only be painful for all involved.

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