The increase in marital instability has become a major trend in the United States among families (Del Boca and Cigno, (2003). Economic difficulties arise for various reasons such as finances and custody battles, when it comes to parental separation In most cases, the mother receives the child while the father must devote time and income to the child. For families, divorce can be a devastating experience that has a major impact on children's births (Welton, 2014). to social, mental and physical changes in their lives. Children aged 3 to 5 have higher levels of feeling more insecure than children whose parents divorced when they were older (Author unknown, 2013). In the early stages of childhood development, children are more likely to undergo changes and learn quickly. When it comes to the reasons for divorce, children become more emotionally vulnerable. socially and physically vulnerable because the child tends to blame himself (Welton, 2014). These feelings of blame then lead to aggression, anger or anxiety. Relationships with your family play a major role in your life as we grow up and become attached to our family members, especially our parents (Author, Unknown, 2013). In early childhood, a child learns to create relationships and work together. with others (Welton, 2014). Parents who experience divorce become less sensitive to their children's needs, which can deter attachment or bonding time for that child. To maintain healthy development of children, they need this type of affection, because any disturbance can lead to problems with the way a child...... middle of paper ...... Younger children are the most difficult, according to a study. Science Live. Retrieved April 27, 2014 from http://www.livescience.com/37908-divorce-hardest-on-young-children.html Vousoura, E., Verdeli, H., Warner, V., Wickramaratne, P. and Baily, C. (2012). Parental divorce, family risk of depression and psychopathology in offspring: a study over three generations. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 21(5), 718-725. doi:10.1007/s10826-011-9523-7Vélez, CE, Wolchik, SA, Tein, J. and Sandler, I. (2011). Protecting children from the consequences of divorce: a longitudinal study of the effects of parenthood on children's adjustment processes. Child Development, 82(1), 244-257. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8624.2010.01553Welton, R. (2014). The effects of divorce on early childhood development. Worldwide Post. Retrieved from http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/effect-divorce-early-childhood-development-13072