Divorce and children in the US society.

When we're talking about divorce, it's often only about the couple: husband and wife, soon to separate and divorce, or already in various stages of the marriage breakdown. Perhaps it's only an American phenomenon...
Rarely, if at all, do we mention children. Why no party talks about these little or grown up people, who are usually getting hurt the most... although it's hard to appreciate it when it happens. The real damage will become apparent when they grow up, and... start their own families.

The prevailing reality is, when the marriage falls apart, the husband tries to minimize the damage to their children, even more so if he feels "guilty". Consequently, he abandons any legal action that could bring him a just part of the estate. He feels that he'll be robbing his children and make the task of raising them, more difficult for their mother, and his former wife. In cases he acts "normally" and tries to get the family court to decide who takes what, she "reminds" him about his responsibility for children. No, she doesn't mean the alimony, and support payments. She wants him to abandon all claims, so that she can carry on as a good mother to their children.

Somewhat, it reminds me of a hen who gets all the good food and kudos, but hardly takes interest in raising her offsprings, instead readying herself for the next rooster that comes along to her nest...
And before all "hens" smash me to pieces me with their beaks, I need to tell you... I'm one of your kind, and living in the US.