Might be out of hope that if it isn't discussed, parents may change their minds. Behavior may vary from withdrawn or passive to aggressive and acting out. Fear of pity, loss of respect, lack of understanding from others of what they are going through. If not fueled by parents, runs its course in a year. May express itself as brooding or introspective anger as well as aggressive physical or verbal anger.
Children often feel that they cause the problems between the parents.
May be a form of anger unconsciously directed. Concern about being cared for. Children have a limited concept of time and an intense psychological and emotional dependance on parents. Comes from hope parents will get back together. Feelings of optimism or sense of desperation.