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ABSTRACT
This research was designed to investigate the impact of divorce on children development. The study aimed at finding the extent to which divorce homes influenced the children’s development especially in school. A case study design was used which combined qualitative and quantitative techniques of data collection and analysis. However, the study was more incline to qualitative research techniques. The target population comprised of teachers, students, in Oredo Local Government Area. Purposive sampling procedures were used for 100 respondents who participated in the study. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically through identification of themes and sub-themes that emerged. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages and tables were used in the analysis of quantitative data. The study found that broken homes contributed to poor performance in most cases. The study indicated that students from divorce homes experienced a lot of emotional difficulties as they tried to cope with change brought about by their parents’ divorce or separation. However, it was noted that all children from broken homes performed poorly in class.
