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Divorce's Impact on Children Explained

The document provides questions to answer after viewing the 1979 film "Kramer vs. Kramer" about how divorce affects children. It asks the viewer to sympathize with the three main characters - the mother who leaves, the father who is left as the sole caregiver, and their son - and consider their perspectives and experiences throughout the divorce and custody battle. It also prompts reflection on whether the mother should regain custody and if divorce is always the best solution for couples.

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Divorce's Impact on Children Explained

The document provides questions to answer after viewing the 1979 film "Kramer vs. Kramer" about how divorce affects children. It asks the viewer to sympathize with the three main characters - the mother who leaves, the father who is left as the sole caregiver, and their son - and consider their perspectives and experiences throughout the divorce and custody battle. It also prompts reflection on whether the mother should regain custody and if divorce is always the best solution for couples.

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Name ______________

Date ______________
Parenting and Child Development:
How does divorce affect children?
“Kramer V. Kramer” – 1979 (Old Rating: PG)

Answer the following questions during the film.

1. Name the reasons why Mrs. Kramer wants to leave her husband.

2. How does Mrs. Kramer explain her actions to her son, Billy?

3. How does Mr. Kramer react to Mrs. Kramer leaving?

4. Sympathize for Billy. How would you feel?

5. Sympathize for Mrs. Kramer. How would you feel?

6. Sympathize for Mr. Kramer. How would you feel?

7. What Mr. Kramer’s downfalls to being a single-parent?

8. Explain your reaction to Mr. Kramer’s response to Billy getting hurt on the
playground and going to hospital. Does this prove that he is a good father?

9. Mr. Kramer’s care for Billy improves over time. Mrs. Kramer comes back into the
picture. Do you think she should be allowed see her son?

10. Explain your reaction to court case as it unfolds in the courtroom.

11. Why did the court side with Mrs. Kramer even after she left Billy for such a
long time?

12. At the end of the film, who does Billy live with?
Name ______________
Date ______________
13. How do you feel about Mrs. Kramer and her decision at the end of the film?

14. How do you think Billy reacted to the news?

15. What do you think couples need to do to try to make things work between
them? Is divorce always the answer? Explain your answer.

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