Almost 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce and Researchers estimate that 41 percent of all first marriages end in divorce. So about every 13 seconds there is a divorce in America.

Why people are divorcing in the United States?

Lack of commitment is the most common reason given by divorcing couples according to a recent national survey. Here are the reasons given and their percentages:

• Lack of commitment 73%
• Argue too much 56%
• Infidelity 55%
• Married too young 46%
• Unrealistic expectations 45%
• Lack of equality in the relationship 44%
• Lack of preparation for marriage 41%
• Abuse 25%

How does divorce affect our children?  What are things we can do to help?  Our talk today is going to be about divorce from a teen’s point of view.  We’re going to hear directly from a teen about his thoughts, feelings and triumphs.

Our guest is Lucas Kaitsas.  He is 19 years old and currently attending El Camino College and a certified Physical Fitness Trainer.  He comes from a family of 5 brothers and sisters & one stepsister. He has played soccer since I was 5 years old.

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