The effects of divorce on children-how to help them cope with divorce and separation from another parent

Rad se bavi temom razvoda braka i njegovih učinaka na djecu, pri čemu se osvrće na izvore i mogućnosti podrške i pomoći u prilagodbi djece na razvod i separaciju roditelja. U radu su prezentirane opće spoznaje o razvodu braka i promjeni obiteljske strukture, te zakonodavno uređenje postupka razvoda braka. Potom se osvrće na učinke razvoda braka na dijete gdje se prezentiraju dosadašnje spoznaje o toj temi. Stručnjaci smatraju da razvod i separacija roditelja ostavlja primarno negativne tragove na psihosocijalnom razvoju, akademskom uspjehu i mentalnom zdravlju djece. U dijelu vezanom uz podršku djeci uslijed razvoda i separacije, posebno se opisuju formalni i neformalni izvori pomoći i podrške. Od formalnih se izdvajaju stručnjaci u sustavu zdravstva, školstva, pravosuđa i socijalne skrbi. Smatra se da oni posjeduju kompetencije stečene posebnim obrazovanjem kojima mogu pružiti adekvatnu podršku djeci. Neformalnim izvorima podrške smatraju se članovi uže i šire obitelji, te vršnjaci. Daju se opće smjernice roditeljima kako mogu biti podrška svojoj djeci u tom stresnom periodu. Na kraju se daju neki primjeri preventivnih programa kojima se može pomoći djeci i roditeljima u prilagodbi na razvod.This work deals with divorce and its impact on children, including possible resources of help and support in children's adjustment to parental divorce and separation. The work presents general cognitions about the dissolution of marriage and changes in family structure, as well as the legal regulation of divorce proceedings. In addition, there are some general facts about the impact of divorce on children. Experts believe that divorce and parental separation have negative effects on children's psychological and social development, academic success, and mental health. When considering support for children during divorce and separation, formal and informal types of support are described. When discussing formal sources of support, professionals working in the health, education, justice, and social service systems are mentioned. They are assumed to have expertise acquired through specialized training that enables them to provide appropriate support. Family members and peers are considered informal sources of support for the child. Some guidelines are also given for parents to help them support their children during this stressful time. Finally, some examples of preventive programs that may be helpful to children and their parents as they adjust to divorce are given