Children grow up with poor self-esteem. They are often fearful and lonely. Achievement is not encouraged to promote self-esteem but to protect the family from an unacceptable image or from uncontrolled rage. Children of non-violent homes do not witness violence between parents. They are not put in the position of becoming a rescuer.
Children frequently become accidental victims of spouse abuse.
Injury often occurs when children attempt to stop a fight or are hit by an object not intended for them.