Adolescence is a time of turbulence and change for young people. During this period of their lives, adolescents experience many types of stress. Some of these stresses include identity crisis, relationships with family and friends, and the physical changes that occur. Adolescence is a very difficult time and can be made worse when divorce becomes an additional problem to deal with. Divorce only increases the turmoil and difficulties of adolescence. The effects of a divorce can leave an individual with a sense of loneliness and guilt over their parents' separation. Divorce is a family crisis, which may require a long period of recovery. In addition to the difficulties associated with the teenage stage of life, divorce adds other stresses. Adolescents are already faced with so many changes, including physical changes in the body and social adjustments, that the changes that occur following a divorce could be overwhelming. They are also in the transition phase where they separate from their parents and become adults. Is the adolescent at that 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 or her identity only if, and only if, society believes it to be correct. Otherwise, they may feel inadequate and isolated from everyone else because they don't fit everyone else's standards (Buchanan, 14) This developmental stage of life, along with the effects of a divorce, make changes much more difficult to make. overcome and accept. “How a teenager deals 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 his 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 believe could be the answer to their problem. For example, there may be constant escapes leading to isolation. The behavior of females at this crucial moment appears to be more disturbing, while males were 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 of academic research. Network. April 8, 2015.Dufour, Sarah and Brian L. Mishara. "Children's reactions to divorce and separation." Partnership for children. Partnership for Children, n.d. 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 of academic research. Network. April 7, 2015.Crouse, Shaw Janice. SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES. “No-fault divorce hits children hardest.” Washington Times, The (DC) (2013): 3. Newspaper Source Plus. Network. April 20, 2015. Fagan, Patrick F. Rector, Robert. “The Effects of Divorce on America.” Mondo & I 15.10 (2000): 56. MAS Ultra - School edition. Network. April 13, 2015.Kelsey, Linda. “Why Divorce Hurts Teens Just as Much as Young Children.” Daily Mail 29 April 2010: 68. MainFile. Network. April 15, 2015. Moses, Eskind Marlene. “Helping Children Cope with Divorce.” Tennessee Bar Journal 49.1 (2013): 34. Main file. Network. April 15. 2015.