The school nurse understands that children are impacted by divorce. Which has the most impact on the positive outcome of a divorce?
a. Age of the child
b. Gender of the child
c. Family characteristics
d. Ongoing family conflict
ANS: C
Family characteristics are more crucial to the child's well-being during a divorce than specific child characteristics, such as age or sex. High levels of ongoing family conflict are related to problems of social development, emotional stability, and cognitive skills for the child.
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