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Long Term Effects of Divorce From a news story by CNN San Francisco Reporter Greg Lefevre September 10, 2000

I. Failure of a marriage

A. Sharon Keating worries about her kids
B. Daughter feels sad but does not show it.

II. Judith Wallerstein studies divorce

A. She studied 93 children over a generation
B. Her findings

1. Problems appear

a. Could last for years
b. Could appear later when the kids are adults

2. Types of problems

a. drugs
b. need therapy
c. do not marry
d. no trust
e. fear of failing

III. Critics

A. The study was too small
B. Other things may be the cause of problems
C. Healthy families not used as a comparison
D. Times have changed

1. People talk about divorce today.
2. Kids get more help and understanding.
3. Kids talking about their problems may help them.

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