Does Constant Arguing Among Parents Affect Young Children's Mental Health?

Posted on Fri, 18 Dec 2015

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Question : Hi my baby is 8 months also me n my husband often fights due to his behaviour does baby gets affected due to that I'm shouting a lot due to the stress given my husband does it affect baby

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid such acts, baby gets affected emotionally

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

At present the baby is too small to register any thing for a long period but continuation of such act will definitely affect baby.

The environment around helps baby to feel secure and happy.

Try not to argue in presence of baby.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Do get back to me for further queries.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (31 minutes later)

Will definitely reduce but fights happen till date will affect his mind or wat am really worried

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Will not affect in long term if measures taken in time

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
At this age the affect will not be for long term.
Timely change will help the baby in positive way.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad