Children are especially likely to be affected by marital conflict when

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When parents engage in a pattern of attacking and then withdrawing from one another, it creates an unstable and unpredictable environment for children. This can lead to feelings of anxiety and insecurity, as well as difficulty regulating their own emotions. Other options (B, C, and D) do not necessarily predict the level of impact marital conflict will have on children.

Children Are Especially Likely to Be Affected by Marital Conflict