Recent studies of divorced children in Australia, Canada, and the
United States have shown the devastating consequences of divorce and
family chaos on children's education. Australian students appear to be
more adversely impacted than those in the US and Canada. Divorce is also
more disruptive than death of a parent. Multiple divorces worsen
outcomes even further, dropping high school graduation rates to 40% or
less.
Australian high school students suffered an average of a 12 month cut in their time in school due to a single divorce in the family. American and Canadian studies fared slightly better, with just under 11 months average reduction in high school attendance. By contrast, the death of a parent resulted in an average of 6 months less.
Australian high school students suffered an average of a 12 month cut in their time in school due to a single divorce in the family. American and Canadian studies fared slightly better, with just under 11 months average reduction in high school attendance. By contrast, the death of a parent resulted in an average of 6 months less.
