Why Children of Divorce Grow into Broken Adults - Erica Komisar

Journey of loving children
20 Videoaufrufe·22.06.2026

Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst, parenting expert, and author.

Why do we assume kids will be okay after divorce? As separation becomes more common, the long-term impact on a child’s development is often overlooked. So what actually happens, and can divorce ever be done without damage?

Expect to learn what most adults misunderstand about how deeply divorce affects kids, why constant parental conflict causes damage to children so deeply and what it does to a child’s stress system and brain development, why 50-50 custody might be a terrible idea for children, what the long-term psychological consequences are from a neglectful parent and much more…