THE EFFECTS OF BROKEN HOMES ON CHILDREN’S MORAL AND PSYCHOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FROM CHRISTIAN MARRIAGES IN OSIELE, ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OGUN STATE

ABSTRACT This study looked into the effects of broken homes on children’s moral and psychology development from Christian marriages in Osiele community, Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State. Sample of 100 respondents were selected through a random sampling technique and well-structured questionnaire with twenty (20) generated items were used for the collection of data. In this study, simple percentages were adopted for the presentation and interpretation of data. The result of the study shows that the causes of many children, youth and student’s moral and psychological development, restiveness poor performance at school are linked to broken home. In the course of marriage the couples sometimes encounter problems or obstacles that lead to divorce. The result also revealed that Forgiveness in the family has also seen as a great impact that keeps the family running. Forgiveness will prevent the splitting up and it will also restructure the relationship. The research recommends that effective pre-marital counselling should be given to couples who are about to enter into marriage and much attention should also be placed on post-marital counselling, Family should spend some quality time together such as watching a movie together, playing games, preparing a meal, walk around the block and so on. Family should also have forgiving mind which by all means will safe the family from crashing and some issues and constant family programmes organized to help families and particularly the broken homes