More Recent Sociological Research on the Consequences of Divorce on Children

More recent sociological research on the consequences of divorce on children has begun to reexamine earlier findings which seemed to show a higher level of behavioural problems among children of divorced parents compared to children of couples who do not divorce. Which of the following is it important to keep in mind concerning these findings of behavioural and adjustment problems experienced by children of divorce?

A) They often occur among older children of divorce.
B) They often occur if the child was very young at the time of the divorce.
C) They are adopted by children with the intention of manipulating the situation for their gain.
D) They often existed before the divorce occurred.