Should couples stay together "for the Kids' sake"??0

United States
December 10, 2006 11:27am CST
If a couple is unhappy, do you think it's better for their kids if they stay together or split up? What factors should the couple consider in making their decision?
4 responses
• United States
10 Dec 06
No, because as parents you are an example to them and what you are showing them is not you probably would want them to be in when they get older. My husband and I got pregnant after 2 months of seeing each other. Everyone wanted us to get married before the baby was born, but we decided to wait to make sure that we truly loved each other so that we could provide a great relationship to show her for when she becomes older and develops relationships as an adult. One year after she was born we got married and have been for 8 years now. We love and respect each other tremendously and I know that what we did was the best thing for her. On the other hand, I know what it is like to not have a father around and to have my parents divorced. But if you are not married, you both can be great parents and still be civil if not friends for the child's sake. Just think what is best for the kids and not just about yourself. Everyone knows what the right decision is, but most people tend not choose it because it is not always the easiest choice.
• United States
11 Dec 06
that is cool how it worked out for u
• India
10 Dec 06
for kids' sake couple should stay together.
• United States
11 Dec 06
i wish it could work that way but i feel it would make the children think that how relationship work
• Australia
10 Dec 06
No i don't think they do.It will do mre harm than good, staying under the same room.The child would be much happier ewith parents living apart i believe.
@emarie (5442)
• United States
17 Dec 06
well, i think if they've explored every possiblity of why they are unhappy, which means finding the root problem. a coupld should only split if both of them can go with no regrets and no anger towards each other, especially when there are children involved because you'll always have a relationship with that person because you share children. but your children rather seeing their parent getting along seperate then misserable together. its better for them in te future because they base their views on relationships and how to deal with them from their parents example.