Parents are still accountable for the well-being of their child. Because of the child, both parents are destined to participate in a lifelong relationship. Let us remember, however, that this lifelong relationship does not have to mean a personal relationship. Divorced spouses need not choose to be friendly or even pleasant with each other. They must, however, in the interest of the child, create a safe and businesslike parenting arrangement.
Children suffer battle fatigue at the hands of their clashing parents.
When parents fail to think about their children's real needs or decide to play child-chess, they endanger their young person's healthy psychological development. A child who feels like a bargaining chip not only suffers a loss in self-esteem, but also wastes precious energy that would be better spent on the tasks of growing up. Diminished social skills. Not surprisingly, the parents' conflict and problem-solving styles are often absorbed by children. Danger to valuable relationships.