2009年12月13日星期日
A Good Fight
Though cwholesale Christmas Decorations children can be harmed by parental fighting, experts say that arguments - even a heated one - can teach them useful lessons if the fight has a positive resolution.
The key is resolution, which helps children feel secure that their families will stay intact and teaches them how to resolve differences when they are adults.
"Fighting can be really good for kids if it's productive fighting," said Stern. "If you have a couple who have conflicts, but model good conflict resolution skills - being able to put one's feelings aside … being able to compromise … that can be extremely helpful. Not only neutral, but helpful, to kids."
In real life, however, children often don't see or hear an argument's happy ending. But perhaps the Hershberger and Moore kids will be seeing more peacemaking. After watching themselves on tape, both the Hershbergers and the Moores decided they want their marriages to work.
"I've made air blown Kids Bouncers a lot of mistakes, and I"ll probably make more, but I would like to make this marriage work. I really would," said Robert.
And Shannon and Les said they realized they were still in love.
"I feel it in my heart," said Shannon. Les answered, "I'm the same way.