What children want most is a ban on divorce
A ban on divorce is what most children would introduce if they ruled the world, according to a poll.
Marital splits were also named the second-worst thing in the world in the survey of under-10s, behind being fat.
The annual survey of 1,600 youngsters found X Factor judge Simon Cowell was more famous than God or Her Majesty the Queen and that the very best things in the world are 'good looks'.
Asked what rules they would make if they were king or queen of the world, most children replied they would ban divorce – the first time it has come at the top of the list.
Bullying would also be banned and has risen to the number two slot from number three last year and number five the year before.
Around two thirds of the children who took part said they were happy, but 27 per cent were not and a further seven per cent were unsure.
Being fat topped the list of worst things in the world, rising from number three last year. It was number nine in 2006, but was not featured in the 2005 list.
The nationwide research was carried out by Luton First, sponsors and organisers of the fourth annual National Kids' Day.
Patricia Murchie, of Luton First, said: "It seems clear that many pre-teens are more concerned than ever with their looks and weight - possibly reflecting media images of glamour, and new educational initiatives in nutrition and healthy eating."
She said: "This particular age group has some very clear ideas on how the world could be changed for the better, but are very rarely given the opportunity to express them."
Telegraph
Couples in the west - yes, you are right, dms.
I suppose it's the culture in which one grows up in and upbringing, religious or otherwise, which shapes one's values. One thing good about the easterners, the culture of respect and commitment to elders and family - they generally don't cop out of a marriage that easily. (Again, a generalization and there are nasty exceptions). I used to see them, either in my office or in court.
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Don't want no drama,
No, no drama, no, no, no, no drama
be strictly followed, maybe, we can still argue the positiveness of it, but nowadays, it's so simple that statistics will show that couples in the west will likely to end in divorce rather than be together.
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
did they say anythin about mugabe?
yeah, let them rule the world.:)
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veni, vidi, vici.
Children suffer most when the adults divorce, with psychological scars that go so deep that more often than not, they are warped for life. These scars are not obvious as they are not physical scars (although they might manifest into those) but they run very deep and are more difficult to detect and treat / overcome.
This is the reason why, personally, if I got married, I would not divorce my husband unless he seriously threatens my life or the life of any kids we might have. That would be the absolute last resort.
Having said that, I will actually most probably "manage" the situation, if I had to, to his detriment - without killing him or divorcing him. ;-)
/Easier said than done? Lol! You never know what someone is capable of, until they are tested.
//As to the religious teachings that say that I must forgive 70 x 7 - that's for the sainted ones in heaven and not me. I certainly try and do my best to strive for perfection but I'm a work in progress and thus not perfect, you see?
So, on one hand, people perceive divorce as positive as it lets them get out of a wrong decision. If it's just the 2 parties, not so bad but with kids, there are far reaching consequences. People are so egocentric, they think only of themselves.
///Side comment & off topic ... On the other hand, egocentric people are so easy to trip up, because they overestimate themselves and underestimate others.
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Don't want no drama,
No, no drama, no, no, no, no drama
I don't think it would be so good. It's still better for a child to have divorced parents, than parents together who are arguing all the time, shouting or maybe the one (usually the mother) is abused.
It's true that had working hadn't killed anyone yet, but why to take risk?
Yes, because 10 year olds should be allowed to run the world. :P
of negative compared to what people "perceived" as positive thing that may come-up in divorce proceedings. The negative really outweighs the positive!
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"