Should I quarrel with my wife in front of my kids?

No, please do not quarrel with your wife in front of your children. This can cause them lasting damage. Your children are likely to suffer stress later in life because quarrelling with your spouse in their presence can affect the mental health of the children, their social and emotional development, it can also affect their ability to form future relationships.

Wait after your kids are in bed or out of the house to truly air your problems. Experts agree that not quarrelling in front of the kids is the healthy route to take. Having the kids around during some conflict resolution is a good thing; it can actually be a teachable moment for them. But quarrelling constantly, like on a daily basis is not good for you or your kids.