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Impact of Parents Fighting in Front of Children

Negative Effects of Parents Fighting in Front of Kids
Every couple has disagreements, which, when peacefully resolved are healthy. However, if these squabbles turn into big fights, they can have a nasty impact on children. So how do parent fights affect a child? Listed below are some of the negative effects.

  •  Aggression

The effects of parents fighting in front of children can be disastrous. When very small children witness ugly fights in between their parents it can instigate poor problem-solving issues in them. Also on seeing their parents fighting and arguing, eventually children start to believe that this is the way to solve problems. Thus, they try to resolve their issues in the same way with everyone. This can result in dysfunctional and failed relationships.

 

 

  •  Emotional Distress

Domestic violence or parents physically fighting in front of the child can cause immense emotional distress. Witnessing regular fights between parents can trigger early anxiety issues and other mental health issues in children. Children witnessing domestic violence in the early stage of their life have higher chances of turning out to be insecure adults with poor self-esteem issues.

  •  Failure in Relationships

Children emulate what they see their parents doing. If you and your spouse are constantly fighting, your child will most likely grow up learning the same thing. As a result, your child’s relationship with his partner may suffer in adulthood. It may even lead to your child feeling the need to avoid relationships from the fear of getting hurt.

  •  Health Problems

Seeing their parents fight regularly may make children feel anxious, depressed, and helpless. As a result such children often start to find comfort in food, they may either stop eating or over-eat. They could suffer from headaches or stomach aches. They may even have trouble falling asleep at night. Fighting between parents can give rise to behavioural issues like phobia etc.in children.

 

  •  Low Self-Esteem

Mixed feelings of shame, guilt, unworthiness, and helplessness caused due to witnessing domestic violence can take a toll on the child’s mental health. As a result, the child’s self-esteem suffers, and he may find it hard to maintain a good self-image in both professional and personal fronts.

  • Unable to Concentrate on Studies

The constant fights between parents can keep the child’s mind pre-occupied and in constant fear and uncertainty. He may keep on thinking about it and maybe unable to concentrate on anything else.


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