Riley says, again, a simple explanation for younger children probably is enough. But we believe that when you are married and have a wife, you shouldn't have a girlfriend, too. Perhaps more valuable to your children can be discussions you have about some of the larger issues at stake, such as honesty, keeping promises, and forgiveness when someone does something wrong. Sometimes, gossip is true, and sometimes it isn't. Riley adds that children learn to feel about things by watching their parents.
Children actually feel more secure and reassured when they know the cause of their parents' anger.
For more information on parenting issues, contact your County Extension office.