A broken family refers to a family that has experienced separation, abandonment or divorce, leaving children with only one parent instead of the essential two. At the beginning of a divorce, parents tend to argue constantly and experience a sense of hopelessness within the home. Children who live in this type of atmosphere may be confused and blame themselves for such arguments and general unhappiness. When it comes to divorce, the effects on children vary depending on their age, timing of separation, personality, and family relationships (Anderson “The Effect of a Broken Family on Development”). For example, infants and young children may experience some negative effects on their development, older children and adolescents tend to suffer more and have a more lasting effect on their daily social, emotional and educational lives (Anderson “ The Effect of a Broken Family on Development"). By its nature, divorce not only changes the structure of a family but also its dynamics discussed in the previous source. Even in some cases, when the divorce goes smoothly without too much drama for children, simply taking a family that was once happy as is and creating two separate homes will permanently alter family interactions and the roles of parents and children. In most broken homes, children. Older children are forced to grow up faster and take on more responsibilities at home After a divorce, children from kindergarten through late adolescence tend to experience most of their emotional development problems. (Anderson “The Effect of a Broken Family on Development”). Having a parent leave the house can cause young children to no longer understand why they left and aren't coming back. These young children are more afraid...... middle of paper ...... erica?") Without a father or at least without a father figure, children grow up in the wrong way and at the moment people come to help us, being without a father has already left its effects. This is why dads must be responsible from the beginning, because a child needs both parents to develop successfully. , by getting married first and staying together permanently, we can end the disastrous effects of broken family. Two people should not come together in the hope of starting a family unless they are happy. are already fully committed to each other and to the babies they want to have. By ending this trend, we would create a better future for America, with every child raised with both parents. We need fathers to stay in their children's lives, but they also need to be a positive influence and, along with mothers, help shape children into who they need to be..