There are more positive aspects to divorce. On a more superficial level when mum and dad live in separate houses the children may be introduced to new children their age so they may have more friends. Mum and dad eventually may get re-married or co-habit with someone who also has children. For a child that is an only child or wants more siblings this can be a good thing. In the same way that if mum or dad move away to be closer to their immediate family for more emotional support the children will get to know their extended family better