23 Things Only Children Of Divorce Understand

Over 600 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of 23 Things Only Children Of Divorce Understand
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Children of divorced families, vote up the experiences you relate to the most.

Children of divorce don't have an easy life. Growing up with parents who have separated adds plenty of extra stress and problems that young kids are often not equipped to deal with - whether it is a bad way of finding out their parents are getting divorced or being caught in the middle of fights. Yet, most kids who go through divorce are able to overcome the issues without too much effort, even if they struggle at the beginning.

This alternative family arrangement can have some benefits, and there are unique things about children of divorce. Having to grow up with two separate parents in different houses gives children a refreshing outlook on the world.

Most divisive: Having Other Adults Fuss Over You Or Feeling Sorry For You

  • Learning To Become Independent From A Young Age
    1
    324 votes

    Learning To Become Independent From A Young Age

  • Preferring To Spend Time With One Parent Over The Other
    2
    312 votes

    Preferring To Spend Time With One Parent Over The Other

  • Having To Have A 'Mom's House' And A 'Dad's House'
    3
    309 votes

    Having To Have A 'Mom's House' And A 'Dad's House'

  • Meeting Your Parent's New S.O. Is Always Uncomfortable
    4
    271 votes

    Meeting Your Parent's New S.O. Is Always Uncomfortable

  • Discovering You Are Extra Cautious In Your Own Relationships Because Of Your Parents
    5
    301 votes

    Discovering You Are Extra Cautious In Your Own Relationships Because Of Your Parents

  • Bad Habits Or Behavior Getting Blamed On The Other Parent
    6
    266 votes

    Bad Habits Or Behavior Getting Blamed On The Other Parent