The fear and inferiority complex makes them lose their confidence and develops traits such as aggression, enmity, withdrawal from society which ultimately affects their overall development. Children in the high-conflict family as adults will continue to face problems in the form of vascular and immune problems, who can continue with depression and emotional reactivity, substance dependency, and loneliness.
Parents should take adequate measures to avoid conflicts in front of the children, try to be the problem solver as soon as the problem arises. Resolve your problems and make sure that children know the problem has been resolved. Successful resolution of arguments helps children understand that even the worst situations can be handled and gives their positivity in life. It is important to make the child understand that they love each other and the child is a part of a strong, happy, and loving family. It is quite difficult to understand the child’s interpretation of the fight, its cause and the possible consequences of the conflict.
Listen to child’s feeling and concerns and tell them how important the child is for you. This develops a sense of confidence and trust in the family bonding. Girls are at greater risk of emotional disturbance, whereas, boys will be at the risk of behavioral problems.