How Has Technology Affected Divorce Rates In This Generation
How has technology affected divorce rates in this generation? Tim Cella Former Paralegal at Ascent Law (2018–2021) Just now So I’ve personally seen divorces — good ones where the parties are kind to each other despite the fact that they are divorcing and I’ve also seen ones where the parties end up hating each other and try to use their kids as weapons to avoid paying child support — so I’ve seen alot. With that being said, I think technology has had both positive and negative impacts on divorce rates in recent decades. Here is why I think what I think: Communication technology like cell phones and social media can make it easier for couples to stay connected, but can also facilitate infidelity and make it harder to disconnect. This goes both ways in terms of impact on divorce rates. Dating apps and websites have made it easier for people to meet new potential partners. This expands options and facilitates people leaving marriages, potentially increasin...