Typical scene. The whole family is in the car - parents in the front, children in the back. Between adults, it is impossible to agree on the route to take. A few passive-aggressive reproaches are then enough to raise the tone. And now the children are helplessly watching a couple's argument. “Except that instead of taking a step back from what may have caused the discord, they will fear the separation of their parents,” comments Nicolas Peraldi, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in Nantes. This is one of the reasons why he recommends - ideally - avoiding any conflict in the presence of children. And if that's not possible, at least take these few precautions.
No more arguments about them
Rule number one: “Never argue in front of children on a subject that concerns them,” insists the specialist. Educational disputes, school reports, dating... If there is discord, these themes are not discussed in their presence. “Witnessing such a heated conversation…