The Thompson family includes James, Karen, and their two children. After ten years of marriage, they decide to get a divorce. The children are confused and upset, and Karen struggles with the end of her marriage. James moves out, and this causes some difficulties for Karen.

Instructions: 

Step 1: Review

Review the case scenario above and read the required learning materials for this lesson.

Step 2: Respond 

Based on the case scenario above, prepare a 250-300 word piece discussing the changing dynamics of the Thompson family. Your response should address the following points: 

• Explain the ways in which divorce may affect the roles of the parents.
• Explain how the children’s experience of the divorce may differ from those of the parents.
• Describe how gender and societal norms and expectations around marriage and divorce contribute to the challenges faced by families experiencing divorce.

Step 3: Share 

To share your work, click the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

Step 4: Interact