Arguing is unavoidable in a marriage. But displaying all dramas that accompany arguing to your children can adversely affect their mental, emotions and well being.
As responsible parents, however, you should understand the devastating effects of continuous fights in front of your children.
Here are effects of fighting in front of children:
Your children feel insecure
Parents fighting in front of kids results in chaos and tension, leaving the child frightened, anxious and helpless. This feeling of insecurity can last a lifetime.
Your children may feel guilt and shame
Children often believe that they are the reason for their parents’ fighting and end up feeling guilty. This can be emotionally distressing for them.
Children experience low self-esteem
Insecurity and feelings of guilt and shame can make your little one feel unwanted and unworthy. This, in turn, results in low self-esteem which can be permanent and damaging in his long-term personal and professional relationships.
Poor academic performance.
The mind of a child witnessing chronic parental fights is always preoccupied with the fights and arguments. This makes it difficult for him to concentrate on tasks at hand, adversely affecting academic performance.
Your children may develop the wrong mentality.
Children of a couple engaging in regular fights in front of them may believe that fights are acceptable and are the only solution to a problem.