At times, parents get carried away in their fights and forget to notice their kids are watching. When kids are young we tend to think they do not know or understand what is going on. There is nothing wrong with fighting because it is inevitable, it is how you handle the fights when the kids are there. The effects include:
1. The pressure to take sides
Children assume they have to choose a side when there is an argument to make one parent happy. It is sad that some parents encourage this when there is a conflict which leads to the conflict blowing out of proportion.
2. Bad role models
All parents should strive to become the best role model for their kids. When your children are often citing your conflicts, they might just end up getting the wrong impression about relationships or marriage.
3. Poor Academics
Instead of the children focusing on their education they end up thinking of the situation at home. They are not sure if the parents are going to stay together or split. They are confused about what should be their main focus.