Divorce Best for Kids?

I hear it alot - that it'd be best for the kids to divorce so they aren't being raised in a home full of conflict. Many of us stepmoms know that while that may be the intention of some, what ends up happening is it becomes two homes with conflict between them. Very sad for the kids (and adults who can't move on).

So, is it best for the kids for their parents to stay married (this doesn't include homes where there is abuse and/or neglect)?

According to Successful Stepfamilies, it's:

"...about at least one adult who is afraid to take any further risk to rescue the marriage. More often than not, divorce is an act of selfishness, not a benevolent action for the well-being of the children." See the article here."

I think it can be both actually. My parents divorced after 27 years. I had been wishing they'd divorce after about ten years because of the massive dysfunction that was our family. Some people may be flighty or selfish but in some cases, I believe it is in the best interests of the kids.

Should people stay married for the kids?