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DIVORCED: BURDENS AND PAINS OF THE CHILDREN IN SOKOTO STATE
Abubakar G Ibrahim, Jummai Saratu Abubakar, Saidu Ibrahim Dan Dange

ABSTRACT
Even though the current rate of Divorce in Sokoto is not well documented, divorce and its consequences are a great concern to couples and the communities and society in general. Divorce and Marriage are two social issues and private concerns; Divorce is a major life event that potentially has substantial negative consequences for the children's mental, social, and physical health. Divorce leads children to experience many changes in their lives, including changes in residential apartments, economic redundancy, deviant behaviors and other hardship associated with the separation. Sokoto state is a predominantly Muslim society; many women accuse men of divorcing them recklessly and leaving them with the financial burden of rearing and caring for their children. Many divorced women shared their experiences, their pain and the burden they bear in the cause of raising their children. Therefore, government and community leaders should be more proactive in reducing the menace of Divorce in Sokoto state. In conclusion, the study reveals a high rate of Divorce in Sokoto State, and it has adverse effects on the children. Finally, the paper has offered some valuable suggestions


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