happiness, hopes and wellbeing

a survey of children's views on parental relationships

Children who come from separated families where there is conflict are less likely to want children of their own according to a survey.

The true emotional cost of parental separation emerged in a report which revealed children's' scars linger long after the event and can affect their school performance.

It also emerged that kids who see their parents breakup are more likely not to want children of their own in the future.

Researchers also found children whose mum and dad split are more likely to struggle to find true happiness in their own lives.