2007-08-02 04:34:06 · 26 answers · asked by mutt 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It depends on the child and the circumstances that lead up to the divorce or separation.
For example, my husband and his ex used to fight all the time and a lot of times in front of the kids. My step son has told me on a few occasions that he's glad his parents don't live together anymore because now they don't fight and keep him awake at night. I'm sure having a more calm, stable, structured living environment is a relief.
If the kids had no idea that there were problems to begin with then yeah, they might wish their parents still lived together because they don't realize that the parents were hurting while they were still together.
2007-08-02 05:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It probably depends on how old the child is and who's making the issue of their being married or not.
A couple can have a child, live together, never marry and with the exception of family, the only people that know they aren't married would be them, unless they go around telling everyone that they aren't married.
Putting the child's needs first and having unconditional love for your child, whether together or not, is what a child needs
Children don't usually make the distinction between married or not married. .
2007-08-02 11:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Grannie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! With a child's mind, you always want your parents together and be a family. But when you grow up and realize things, not so much. You see your parents in a different way and sometimes wonder how they were ever together!?!
2007-08-02 11:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by kymmy_kins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, yes. For children who don't understand the concept of marriage (very young or just don't) or from parents who are still together, love each other, yet are unmarried, not so much.
Sometimes it's best if a child's parents are not together, especially if the relationship was abusive.
2007-08-02 11:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think kids prefer for their parents to be living together, in peace and harmony. I don't think it matters much to them whether they're married or not. maybe when they grow a bit older, when people sart saying stuff, maybe then it would matter some, but it would depend on the social issues more than the personal ones.
2007-08-02 11:46:59 · answer #5 · answered by justaguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was young I wanted my parents to re-marry but when my father moved down and stayed with us for a few weeks I stopped feeling that way real quick.
2007-08-02 11:36:57 · answer #6 · answered by Done Cryin' 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think kids want their parents to be together as a couple, but I don't think they care about them being legally married or not.
2007-08-02 12:32:41 · answer #7 · answered by snack_daddy10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do and some probably do not. I think most children just wish there parents were happy reguardless if they are together or not.
2007-08-02 11:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by Kris D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not if their parents fought all of the time. My parents used to fight all of the time and I remember wishing they would split up alot.
2007-08-02 11:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by CSSW 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweet Pea it is normal for children to want' their parents to married and together. So my answer is yes!
2007-08-02 11:48:19 · answer #10 · answered by b n real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋