Divorce may be normal these days, but that hasn’t lessened its impact on individuals and families. This week’s Care Issue focuses on two often ignored groups affected by divorce—boomers and children. Learn about the increase of boomer divorces and what that means for your church and community. Plus, discover how divorce affects children and how you can help. Also, get valuable tips to help those who are frequently dealing with an estranged or former spouse.
“Gray divorce” rates are exploding. Here’s what you can do
CareLeader.org asked me a series of questions about gray divorce. Gray divorce is a trend that has recently caught the attention of the media and sociologists. During the past two decades, the divorce rate for people over the age of fifty (baby boomers) has doubled—often after long-term marriages … [Read More]
“Pastor, how do I get along with my ex?”
Sadly, many couples are unable to reconcile. In some cases, one partner refuses to consider reconciliation. In other cases, it’s not wise for reconciliation to take place. In other circumstances, one spouse enters another relationship, making reconciliation impossible. And the list goes on … [Read More]
The rise of boomer divorces
And here we thought the divorce rate was going down. After all, we’ve read that the number of divorces in recent years has been stabilizing and declining. But it’s important to take these statistics with a grain of salt. Many young people choose to cohabit rather than tie the knot. Increasingly, lower-income households opt for the cohabitation path as well … [Read More]
Top 3 needs of children of divorce
When children experience the divorce of their parents or the separation of cohabiting parents, they are affected deeply in almost every area of their young lives. To these children, the breakup of their parents can be likened to a tsunami that rushes in, destroying everything … [Read More]