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Do childhood experiences determine behavior in later life?
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Coming from a broken family results in the child forming unhealthy romantic relationships as an adult

People who grow up in loving and happy families tend to foster loving and happy families as adults. Conversely, research suggests that people who grow up in broken families tend to form unhealthy relationships.

The Argument

Studies suggest that children who come from broken families are more likely to have problems forming lasting relationships. It is suggested that people with divorced parents are more likely to marry someone who also comes from a broken family, increasing the likelihood of their divorce. Although all adults in a relationship argue, they have a tendency to resolve issues which teaches their children that after an argument things can be resolved. If the parents separate or divorce, the child does not learn this lesson, and walks away from relationships with the idea that the problems cannot be solved together. [1] Further studies suggest that for females, the absence of a father in their life impacts their relationship choices. The father generally builds their daughter’s confidence, which helps them develop standards when choosing partners. Some children who come from broken families choose not to marry.

Counter arguments

It is contended that all children that come from broken homes are not bad at forming romantic relationships. Some of the children from broken families take into account the mistakes of their parents to make their romantic lives more successful. These individuals become emotionally strong adults due to the range of emotions they have endured. It helps them understand that people have differences, and no one is going to be perfect, allowing them to have an open-mind towards others, making them great companions. Although they tend to be guarded around people, when they do trust someone, they are loyal and have value for the simple pleasures in life. These individuals can grow up to be self-sufficient and motivated due to having to channel their negativity into a positive process, and will use their lessons to ensure that any children they decide to have will feel loved and happy. [2]

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  1. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/05/divorced-parents-marriage/590425/
  2. https://medium.com/philosophy-logic/be-with-someone-who-comes-from-a-broken-family-277bd45f8e1
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