Do you argue in front of your kids? (2+ moms)

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To what extent?

DH and I don't usually shout-argue, and especially try not to in front of DS1, but this morning we "had words" - mostly me getting on his case about leaving dishes ON TOP OF the dishwasher. When we were done DS1 pipes up, Daddy? Are you in trouble with Mummy? Are you getting a time out now?

But seriously, do you notice your kids listening/paying attention if you have a "heated discussion"?

Do you try to save it for later?

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I think it's okay and good to "have words" in front of kids as long as both parties are respectful and a solution is met. It's good for them to learn about disagreements, compromising, feelings, etc.

At least that's what DH and I have decided we want to try to do. Obviously not huge fights or inappropriate topics though.

[TrudyCampbell]

Jan 3, 2013 19:31:38 GMT -5 ladybug said:

I think it's okay and good to "have words" in front of kids as long as both parties are respectful and a solution is met. It's good for them to learn about disagreements, compromising, feelings, etc.

At least that's what DH and I have decided we want to try to do. Obviously not huge fights or inappropriate topics though.

I agree with this. My parents were horrible screaming arguers and my ILs NEVER disagreed with each other in front of my H, and we have decided that something in between is best.

[silverjm]

We don't have particularly heated arguments, mainly because I refuse to engage if DH starts to get too worked up, and I'm an extremely logical arguer, and we never really censored ourselves in front of step-son. He saw us get angry, he saw us have disagreements, he saw us work it out. I think it's healthy for kids to have a realistic perspective of marriage.