Adolescence is a time of turmoil and change for young people. At this time in their lives, adolescents face many types of stress. Some of these stresses include identity crisis, relationships with family members and friends, and physical changes that occur. Adolescence is a very trying time and it can be made worse when divorce is an additional problem to resolve. Divorce only adds to the troubles and difficulties of adolescence. The effects of a divorce can leave an individual feeling alone and responsible for their parents' breakup. Divorce is a family crisis, which can require a long recovery period. In addition to the upheavals associated with the adolescent stage of life, divorce adds other stresses. Teenagers already face so many changes, including physical changes in the body and social adoptions, that the changes that occur following a divorce could be overwhelming. They are also in the transition phase of separating from their parents and becoming adults. Is the adolescent at a stage of development where he must separate from his parents to establish himself as an adult? (Buchanan, p.70). Being socially accepted is one of the most important aspects of this stage of development. Developing relationships with friends allows them to form an identity. The adolescent accepts his identity if and only if society believes that it is correct. Otherwise, they may feel inadequate and isolated from others because they do not fit everyone else's standards (Buchanan, 14). This developmental stage in life, combined with the effects of divorce, makes changes much more difficult to achieve. overcome and accept. “How a teenager copes with the problems of a divorce depends on his or her emotional health and level of maturity” (Buchanan, p.71). Each individual can react in their own way. Some of these reactions may consist of hostility towards the family, particularly towards parents, aggression and/or depression. They may make sudden choices that they think might be the answer to their problem. For example, constant running away may occur, leading to self-isolation. The behavior of females at this crucial moment appears to be more disruptive, while that of males was more severe. The m...... middle of paper ......ary Ellin Logue. “The Effects of Parental Divorce on Students.” Journal of Divorce and Remarriage 46.3/4 (2007): 83-104. Premier Academic Research. Internet. April 8, 2015.Dufour, Sarah and Brian L. Mishara. “Children’s Reactions to Divorce and Separation.” Partnership for children. Partnership for Children, nd Web. April 8, 2015. Internet sources consultedAntecol, Heather. Bedard, Kelly. “Does Single Parenthood Increase the Likelihood of Adolescent Promiscuity, Substance Use, and Crime?” » Journal of Population Economics 20.1 (2007): 55-71. Premier Academic Research. Internet. April 7, 2015.Crouse, Shaw Janice. SPECIAL TO THE TIMES OF WASHINGTON. “No-fault divorce hits children hardest.” Washington Times, The (DC) (2013): 3. Newspaper Source Plus. Internet. April 20, 2015.Fagan, Patrick F.Rector, Robert. “The Effects of Divorce on America.” World & Me 15.10 (2000): 56. MAS Ultra - School edition. Internet. April 13, 2015.Kelsey, Linda. “Why divorce harms teenagers as much as it does young children.” Daily Mail April 29, 2010: 68. MainFile. Internet. April 15, 2015. Moses, Eskind Marlene. “Helping children cope with divorce.” Tennessee Bar Journal 49.1 (2013): 34. Master File. Internet. April 15. 2015.