Marriage and Couplehood dec. 2013 | Page 3

If you are a child of a failed marriage it may seem like the odds are stacked against you. "Divorce is a risk factor, but there's no such thing as a single soiciological factor that dooms you to marital failure" states Bradford Wilcox, Director of the National Marriage Project. In fact, some believe children of divorced parents may be able to spot a toxic relationship early on. Also, it may promote resilience and children learn ro cope through the tough times. It's never too late to prove the statisitcs wrong! - Mike Heineman

Chen, Stephanie. "Children of Divorce Vow to Break Cycle." CNN. Cable News Network, 22 Sept. 2010. Web. 13 Dec. 2013.